Oppenheimer's success at the Oscars brings attention to the persistent nuclear threat. In response, the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) initiates the 'Make Nukes History' campaign in Los Angeles.
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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 10: Producers, cast and crew accept the Best Picture award for "Oppenheimer" onstage during the 96th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California.
Gaining Traction in Hollywood
Winning seven out of thirteen Academy Award categories, Oppenheimer, supported by a US-based disarmament organization, leverages its success to advocate for a global ban on nuclear weapons.
Hollywood celebrities, including Christoph Waltz, Julianne Moore, Bradley Whitford, Michael Douglas, Jane Fonda, Barbra Streisand, Kristen Stewart, and Emma Thompson, signed an open letter endorsing Oppenheimer's message and highlighting the urgency of nuclear disarmament.
Charles Oppenheimer, grandson of J. Robert Oppenheimer, joins a chorus of voices supporting the open letter spearheaded by the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI).
Interesting Engineering reported that the letter emphasizes the alarming reality of 13,000 nuclear weapons held by nine nations. It stresses that in an era of heightened uncertainty, even a single nuclear weapon, whether on land, at sea, in the air, or space, poses an unacceptable risk.
To safeguard families, communities, and the planet, urgent action is needed to push global leaders toward the goal of nuclear disarmament and the creation of a safer world.
Screening 'Oppenheimer'
On July 21, 2023, the film "Oppenheimer" debuted, featuring Cillian Murphy in the role of J. Robert Oppenheimer, depicting his leadership of the Manhattan Project aimed at developing the atomic bomb during World War II.
Inspired by a Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, the movie delves into Oppenheimer's pivotal role in history. Particularly poignant is the portrayal of Oppenheimer's reaction to witnessing the atomic bomb's detonation at the Trinity test site in Los Alamos, New Mexico, in July 1945.
Oppenheimer was known to harbor deep concerns about the immense destructive potential of atomic power and was reportedly apprehensive about the impending catastrophe and his role in it.
At the recent Academy Awards ceremony, Murphy, recipient of the Best Actor award, paid tribute to "all peacemakers," dedicating his accolade to them and emphasizing that we exist in Oppenheimer's realm.
Based in Washington, DC, has issued a letter stressing the imperative of eradicating nuclear weapons and highlighting the persistent global threat posed by nuclear arsenals.
The letter underscores the alarming reality of over 13,000 nuclear warheads distributed among nine nations, emphasizing their devastating capabilities in comparison to the bombs deployed over Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
As part of the campaign, Reuters reported that initiatives include billboards scattered throughout Los Angeles, social media video campaigns, and an art installation.
In other news, Christopher Nolan has voiced concerns regarding the swift advancement of artificial intelligence.
He drew comparisons between his film's narrative about the creation of the atomic bomb and the potential risks associated with AI. Nolan highlighted the insufficient comprehension and responsibility surrounding this technology.
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