Trinity And Beyond: The Atomic Bomb Movie Access

: The film is generally seen as staying "devoid of ideology" or political embellishment, presenting the facts of the tests as a "sobering document" of the atomic age.

: Footage of bombs suspended by balloons, shot from cannons (the M65 atomic cannon), and detonated under the ocean or in outer space.

: While praised for its stunning imagery, some reviewers note it is more of a "mood piece" or "art film" than a dense technical history, as it prioritizes visual impact over deep scientific explanation.

: Significant footage of Soviet tests, including the Tsar Bomba (the largest hydrogen bomb ever detonated), and early Chinese atomic tests.

The documentary traces the progression of atomic technology starting with the (the first atomic detonation in July 1945) and concluding with China's first nuclear test in 1964. Key segments and footage include: