Pandora's promise. Robert Stones

Robert Stones directs this documentary exploring the past, present and future of nuclear energy. Though traditionally opposed by environmentalists, nuclear energy is increasingly gaining support as an alternative to fossil fuels. While many would prefer to see an increase in renewable energy sources, nuclear power is currently more efficient and some argue that the risks associated with the technology have been exaggerated.

Reactions to the film have been mixed, if not polarized. Economics professor, John Quiggin, comments that Pandora’s Promise presents the environmental rationale for nuclear power, but that reviving nuclear power debates is a distraction, and the main problem with the nuclear option is that it is not economically-viable. Quiggin says that we need more energy efficiency and more renewable energy commercialization

Sheffield Doc/Fest Green Award