Sen. Hawley Calls for Recognition of Radiation Victims at Academy Awards
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., wants the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognize the victims of America’s nuclear testing as the film, “Oppenheimer” is nominated for 13 academy awards.
In a letter posted by Politico, Hawley urged academy officials to include in the March 10th awards show a tribute to those victims.
“Public interest in J. Robert Oppenheimer’s life story has never been greater, and the ongoing significance of his legacy will undoubtedly be a major focus at the 96th Academy Awards,” he said.
The film “does not tell the story of the Americans left behind — still reckoning with the health and financial consequences of America’s nuclear research, after all these years. Shouldn’t the victims who are still paying the price have a voice, too?
“Countless good Americans have already paid a price for their government’s negligence in testing and failure to clear up nuclear waste. They have the right to be heard on a national stage — especially yours.”
The biopic tells of the story of the scientist considered the father of the atomic bomb and, with it, America’s modern era as a nuclear power.
Jeffrey Rodack | editorial.rodack@newsmax.com
Jeffrey Rodack, who has nearly a half century in news as a senior editor and city editor for national and local publications, has covered politics for Newsmax for nearly seven years.
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