Narrated by actor Boyd Holbrook, the film examines efforts to expand nuclear power

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster, who has championed the expansion of nuclear power, will be honored at the Sept. 15 premiere screening of The Nuclear Frontier, a new feature documentary narrated by actor Boyd Holbrook (Narcos, Logan). The public is invited to the 5 p.m. reception and premiere at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Complimentary admissions are limited due to seating with RSVPs required at TheNuclearFrontier.com.

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Directed by award-winning and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Evan Mascagni (Building a Bridge, Circle of Poison), the film follows young advocates and business leaders as they push for the expansion of nuclear power in America, where energy demand is surging due to factors including the construction of AI data centers.

“South Carolina is leading America’s nuclear renaissance, and this documentary underscores the importance of nuclear power to economic opportunity and energy independence,” Gov. McMaster said. “Our work here in South Carolina is spurring nationwide investment and construction of new nuclear power generation that will provide America with ample, clean, resilient energy for the future and deter challenges to national security.”

In May, Gov. McMaster signed the South Carolina Energy Security Act that streamlined regulatory review for energy projects, as well as expanded the role of South Carolina’s Nuclear Advisory Council to lead a statewide strategic plan for nuclear generation. South Carolina ranks as the third-largest nuclear-producing state with nuclear generating more than half of its power.

The Nuclear Frontier offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how industry, technology and policy are converging to shape America’s next energy chapter, particularly as the country competes against China for leadership in nuclear’s zero-carbon technology. The United States has built just two nuclear reactors in the past 30 years, while China has built 37 in just 10 years and has another 30 under construction. The documentary was filmed at locations including California’s Diablo Canyon Power Plant, which had been slated for closure before a combination of employee efforts and broader pro-nuclear advocacy influenced the decision to extend its operation. Other filming sites included the University of South Carolina and Washington D.C.

The premiere marks the start of a nine-state tour with screenings on 14 college campuses. Mascagni said he hopes the tour will spark a national conversation on the future of nuclear power and the role of the next generation in building it. The public is invited to the documentary’s premiere screening at the Kennedy Center. The event opens with a reception at 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 15, followed by programming and the film’s screening. Complimentary admissions are limited due to seating with RSVPs required at TheNuclearFrontier.com.

This event is an external rental presented in coordination with The Kennedy Center Campus Rentals Office and is not produced by The Kennedy Center.

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