Power Struggle

“Grassroots Activists Making A Difference”

2019

1h 26m

Overview

The triple nuclear reactor meltdowns at Fukushima, Japan, had a profound impact in the small state of Vermont, as it occurred in the midst of a years-long citizens’ campaign to close an aging problem-plagued nuclear reactor. POWER STRUGGLE captures perspectives on all sides of the controversy, including from local residents both for and against nuclear power, elected officials (including U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders and Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin), nuclear engineer Arnie Gundersen, a Vermont Yankee spokesperson, federal nuclear regulators, and the legendary activist Frances Crowe.

Reviews

mainah

_Power Struggle_ is the remarkable story about how people power overcame corporate power and government cover-ups to finally shut down an aging and dangerous nuclear plant. We see how small town citizens were transformed into tenacious environmental activists who triumphed against the odds. Power Struggle is a hopeful story that reminds us that citizen activism is not just possible, it is essential to saving our endangered planet. David Goodman best-selling author, journalist and radio host, THE VERMONT CONVERSATION

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