From Destruction to Healing:
The Dual Legacy of Dr. Robert Wilson
In 1942, the United States launched the Manhattan Project to develop the first atomic bomb, with Dr. Robert Wilson among its brilliant scientists. Disillusioned by the destruction, he later pioneered Proton Therapy in 1946, a groundbreaking cancer treatment used worldwide today.
Trailer
The accelerator
Prairie Surf Media
Presents in association with
Bragg Peak Productions
And
1577 Productions
Executive Producer
David Raubach
Produced by
Matt Payne
Line Producer
Tanya Ruby
Directed by
Wendy Garrett
Music by
Steven Drozd
Editor
Christopher Hunt
“My father would’ve much preferred to be the Father of Proton Therapy than the Father of the Atomic Bomb.”
– Rand Wilson, Son of Dr. Robert Wilson
About
From Creation to Disillusionment
The Accelerator chronicles the profound journey of Dr. Robert Wilson, a brilliant physicist whose work on the Manhattan Project led to the creation of the first atomic bomb. Witnessing the devastation wrought in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Wilson became disillusioned by the destructive power of his contributions.
A shift towards healing
In 1946, Dr Wilson wrote the seminal paper “Radiological Use of Fast Protons” for what would become Proton Therapy. His contribution marked a significant advancement in the fight against cancer.
The Accelerator explores his unwavering quest for knowledge about the natural world, seeking to uncover its mysteries and principles. In his words, “Creativity is a life-affirming activity that contributes to the precious quality of life; of the individual; of the nation; of all of us.
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