Bombshell

Bombshell is a historical documentary that examines the way the United States government controlled the public narrative regarding the atomic bombings of Nagasaki and Hiroshima. The film explores the use of censorship and propaganda to portray nuclear power in a positive light while downplaying the scale of human suffering. It focuses on the struggle of several determined journalists who worked to reveal the actual consequences of these events to a global audience.

The film was directed and written by Ben Loeterman, who also served as a producer alongside Gaia De Simoni. Produced by WGBH and American Experience Films in the United States, the documentary features narration by Ann Curry. It utilizes archival footage of figures such as John Hersey, Leslie Groves, and William L. Laurence. The movie has a runtime of 82 minutes and was released on January 6, 2026.