Plot Synopsis

Hosted by physicist and YouTube star Dr. Derek Muller, URANIUM: TWISTING THE DRAGON'S TAIL is a two-part documentary that takes an in-depth look at the chemical element used in nuclear weaponry. Dr. Muller embarks on an epic journey across the globe to explain the details of uranium's birth and life. Born from the collapse of a star, uranium has brought hope, progress and destruction. It has revolutionized society, from medicine to warfare. It is an element that has profoundly shaped the past, will change the future and will exist long after humans have left the Earth. Marking the 70th anniversary of the detonation of the atomic bomb in July 1945 in the desert near the Los Alamos research facility, PBS premiered the two-part special on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at 10pm (check local listings), followed by the documentary's conclusion the next day on Wednesday, July 29 at 10pm.