HBO Documentary FUKUSHIMA: Nuclear Nightmare Premieres March 10

Get ready to dive into the gripping story of the near-total meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant with the HBO Original documentary FUKUSHIMA: A NUCLEAR NIGHTMARE. Directed by James Jones and co-directed by Megumi Inman, this eye-opening film debuts on TUESDAY, MARCH 10 at 9:00 pm ET/PT on HBO, and you can also catch it on HBO Max.

The film takes us back to March 2011, when Japan was hit by a massive 9.0-magnitude earthquake and a devastating tsunami. The disaster left entire towns in ruins and claimed 20,000 lives, but the biggest threat was yet to come at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. As radiation levels surged and explosions rocked the facility, Japan’s leaders faced the shocking reality of potentially evacuating Tokyo – a city of 35 million people.

FUKUSHIMA: A NUCLEAR NIGHTMARE chronicles the nail-biting nine days following the catastrophe with meticulous detail. From the engineers in the control room battling to prevent a catastrophic meltdown to the politicians grappling with an unprecedented crisis, and the ordinary citizens caught in the aftermath – this documentary brings you firsthand accounts of the harrowing events that unfolded.

At the center of it all are the brave power plant workers, known as the Fukushima 50, who risked their lives to avert a major disaster. Commanded by Japan’s Prime Minister Naoto Kan, these workers faced unimaginable pressure as they stepped into the darkness of the reactors to try to prevent the worst-case scenario, knowing it could cost them their lives.

For years, these heroes kept their stories to themselves, burdened by guilt and shame. Now, for the first time, the control-room supervisor on duty during the disaster, Ikuo Izawa, and others who were there, share their experiences publicly.

Featuring firsthand perspectives from Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant engineers, government advisors, American consultants, journalists, TEPCO officials, and emergency workers, FUKUSHIMA: A NUCLEAR NIGHTMARE offers a raw and revealing look at one of the most devastating nuclear disasters in history.

Don’t miss this powerful documentary that sheds light on the untold stories of those who risked everything to prevent a catastrophe. Tune in on March 10th to witness this unforgettable journey through a nuclear nightmare.