The Accelerator
You are invited to a FREE screening of the new documentary “The Accelerator” at Circle Cinema on Monday March 30. The event begins with a reception in the lobby at 6pm, then at 7pm see the film with post-film Q&A with director of the film Wendy Garrett and Executive Producer David Raubach.
TIME & LOCATION
Mar 30, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Circle Cinema - Theater Two, 10 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74104, USA
ABOUT THE EVENT
The Accelerator – Monday March 30 – 6pm reception, 7pm film+Q&A
FREE admission – includes Q&A with director Wendy Garrett and Executive Producer David Raubach
You are invited to a FREE screening of the new documentary “The Accelerator” at Circle Cinema on Monday March 30. The event begins with a reception in the lobby at 6pm, then at 7pm the film will begin with a special introduction and post-film Q&A with director of the film Wendy Garrett and Executive Producer David Raubach.
All admission is free and open the public but RSVP requested as seating is limited - click the 'buy ticket' button to register for a free seat today!
About the film: 55min – Documentary – Not Rated - English
The Accelerator chronicles the profound journey of Dr. Robert Wilson, a brilliant physicist whose work on the Manhattan Project led to the creation of the first atomic bomb. Witnessing the devastation wrought in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Wilson became disillusioned by the destructive power of his contributions. In 1946, Dr Wilson wrote the seminal paper “Radiological Use of Fast Protons” for what would become Proton Therapy. His contribution marked a significant advancement in the fight against cancer. The Accelerator explores his unwavering quest for knowledge about the natural world, seeking to uncover its mysteries and principles. In his words, “Creativity is a life-affirming activity that contributes to the precious quality of life; of the individual; of the nation; of all of us.
About the director: Wendy Garrett is a writer, director, and producer working in theater and film. A graduate of Oklahoma City University, she began her career performing on Broadway in New York before transitioning into television and film production, later serving as an Executive Creative Producer at Walt Disney Imagineering. She directed The Accelerator, a feature documentary exploring the legacy of a Manhattan Project physicist and the moral weight of scientific discovery. The film traces the collision of brilliance and consequence, asking what responsibility endures long after history is made. She co-directed and produced Life’s Ballet, honoring Dance Chair Emeritus Jo Rowan and the generational impact of mentorship. She also produced Eddie: The Cost of Greatness, which aired on ESPN and ABC. In 2015, she served as Associate Director to Francis Ford Coppola on his live cinema project Distant Vision. She is Producer of the Cinema Eye Honors Annual Documentary Awards and a member of Women in Film.