The Manhattan Project

Overview

A brilliant high schooler named Paul Steed pulls off a daring heist, stealing plutonium from a clandestine nuclear facility in his town. With the stolen material, he sets out to build his own nuclear bomb, aiming to impress at a national science fair while simultaneously uncovering government secrets. As he navigates the challenges of his ambitious project, Paul finds himself entangled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with authorities, forcing him to confront the moral implications of his actions against a backdrop of scientific curiosity and ethical dilemmas.