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Dr. Moon & the Keplerian Atom

The forgotten scientist behind the atomic age.

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This documentary examines the life and work of Dr. Robert J. Moon, a University of Chicago physicist whose contributions to early nuclear research have been largely overlooked in historical accounts. Drawing on archival records, declassified documents, and interviews, the film reconstructs Moon’s role in key developments surrounding the Manhattan Project and situates his work within the broader history of twentieth-century science. Through this investigation, the project explores how scientific knowledge is produced, documented, and remembered in the public record.

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