A Is for Atom (1953) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language

1953 · 15 mins · English

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Directed by

Carl Urbano

Starring

John Hiestand

General Electric sponsors this animated overview of atomic energy, emphasizing peaceful applications beyond the bomb. An off‑screen narrator guides viewers through the structure of atoms, elements, isotopes, the history of transmutation, artificial experiments, and the fundamentals of nuclear fission. The film stresses that the atomic age can offer new power sources, agricultural advances, medical breakthroughs, and research opportunities—provided humanity applies wisdom and responsibility.