Film Screening and Q&A with director Jeff Gipe
February 25, 5:00pm-6:30pm
Lawrence 115
Half-Life of Memory exposes the dangerous legacy of Rocky Flats, the
nuclear bomb production facility active near Denver from 1952 until
1989. The most notorious instances of contamination, neglect, and
cover-ups occurred at Rocky Flats–radioactive and hazardous waste
was illegally dumped, released in deadly fires at the site, and
contaminated the Denver metro area with long-lived radioactive
toxins. Through powerful testimonials and extraordinary archival
media, Half-Life of Memory reveals Rocky Flats’ dark past and
prompts critical reflection on the implications of the nation’s renewed
nuclear weapons buildup.
