SECRET CITY

Written & Directed by Edy Recendez

Cinematography by Adam Chapman

Julio César Cedillo stars as Dr. Luis Martinez

In 1943, Emma, a young woman from rural Tennessee, faces love, loss, and moral dilemmas while working in the secret city of Oak Ridge, unknowingly helping to create a world-changing weapon. Her romance with brilliant scientist Charlie takes a harrowing turn when he becomes obsessed with the moral implications of their classified wartime work.

Emma gets to finally meet her husband's boss, Dr. Martinez and his wife Margaret.

SELECTED SCENES

Meeting Dr. Luis Martinez and his wife.

Dr. Luis Martinez speaks with his protege, Charlie about the Secret Atomic program. He stresses his admiration for him.

Dr. Martinez confides in Charlie.

An evening board game provokes tension between Charlie and his boss, Dr Martinez (Julio) exposing a dark truth kept from Mrs. Martinez. The night doesn't end well for Charlie and Emma.

The Tense Board Game.

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