- Directors: Judy Irving, Chris Beaver, Ruth Landy
- Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
- Language: English
- Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 1
- MPAA Rating:
- Studio: Sma Distribution
- Release Date: Mar 27 2007
- Run Time: 82 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- ASIN: B000KJU1IW
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Amazon Bestsellers Rank:
#62,379 in DVD (See Top 100 in DVD)
- #33 in DVD > Documentary > Series & Studios > Docurama
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Important polemic,
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This review is from: Dark Circle (DVD)
Upsetting, disturbing documentary about the US nuclear power industry, and its
self-professed safety versus the facts. The film is dated now, both in technique and some issues, and it never even tries to be even handed. There are places where the lines between fact, theory and personal point of view get unfortunately muddy. This is a film definitely more for preaching to (and whipping up) the choir, than making converts. Yet, some of the uncovered facts are indeed shocking (e.g. a huge, dangerous construction and design flaw in a nuclear plant discovered only after years of insisting it was not only safe, but `one of the most carefully examined structures ever built.' ) The film may be less than perfect , but that doesn't mean it doesn't still pack a punch.
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4.7 out of 5 stars (6 customer reviews) 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
DARK CIRCLE in the Winners' Circle,
By Luna Stormcrow "Dogma" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Dark Circle (DVD)
I had the honor and privilege of helping Chris Beaver with the NY premiere of DARK CIRCLE back in the day. I have never ever been so affected by a documentary as I have with DARK CIRCLE. Aside from the meticulaously researched and detailed scientific information made available in the film, the presentation is one that cannot be argued with. And even though it was done in the days of the anti-Nuke movement (where has that movement gone, btw?), I have watched it every year since, and it is frightening how relevant it is today - still. This is a film that must not be missed, must be discussed and watched over and over. The style of the docurama, as Amazon calls it, is riveting. Judy's narration is to the point and non-dramatic which makes it all the more moving, the interviews are dramatic AND true stories from everyday people, and YES! with the current administration's pro-nuke attitude, if you don't see this film, you will be left in - the dark circle. SEE IT NOW.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must see for anyone interested in the U.S. weapons program,
By J. Beyda - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Dark Circle (DVD)
This film will haunt your days and nights, it is a deep inside look at the U.S. nuclear weapons program, its cost in financial and human terms, and security or lack of it is at times frightening.
Produced by a highly talented team originally aired for POV on PBS, now hard to find, but definitely worth a watch for scientists, historians, and anyone interested in the MADness of mutually assured destruction. 2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Film,
By Judith Turner - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Dark Circle (DVD)
This is a great film. I saw it years ago on television and was very moved by it. Years later, I saw "The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill," by the same director (Judy Irving). Another excellent film. I'm glad "Dark Circle" is now available on DVD. It's a classic. Informative yet emotionally wrenching.
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