History lesson: Occupation of Seabrook nuclear plant

The Clamshell Alliance organized thousands of people to occupy the construction site of the Seabrook Nuclear Plant (New Hampshire) in the 1970s and 1980s. 

Clamshell's creative use of disciplined, nonviolent direct action captured national headlines and alerted Americans to the grave risks and absurd cost of nuclear power. At the same time, Clamshell promoted renewable power as a cleaner, safer and ultimately cheaper alternative to both nuclear and fossil fuels. 

Using historical photos and film footage and interviews with Clamshell organizers themselves Acres of Clams is the story of how a handful of remarkable activists managed to build a local struggle into a successful national movement.