A screenshot from the upcoming Netflix docu-series "Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War."

Fresno State faculty will be on display beginning March 12 when the nine-episode docuseries “Turning Point: The Bomb and The Cold War” premieres globally on Netflix. 

To celebrate the documentary and the participation of two Fresno State professors tied to the project, a special screening will be held from 3:30 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, presented by the College of Social Sciences and the College of Arts and Humanities at Fresno State.

Fresno State history professor Lori Clune will be featured in the documentary as a historian and expert on the Cold War.

“As a historian of modern U.S. history, I firmly believe that there are many lessons we can learn from the fascinating and disturbing history of the Cold War. I was proud to be interviewed for this thought-provoking documentary,” Clune said in a news release.

Clune isn’t the only Fresno State expert working on the documentary. 

Hanayo Oya from Fresno State’s Department of Media, Communications and Journalism worked as a co-producer on the documentary. 

Oya’s job on the documentary was extensive, developing content and structure, performing research, securing interviews, coordinating filming schedules and overseeing editing and post-production. 

From Luminant Media and director Brian Knappenberger, “Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War” features interviews with more than 100 people in seven countries, interweaving their stories to show the rippling effects of the Cold War. From survivors of the atomic bomb, referred to in their country as “Hibakusha,” to former and current world leaders. 

The documentary not only touches on the immediate devastation wrought by the atomic bombs and the Cold War but also sheds light on the lesser-known aftermath of both. The project showcases the human toll and unspoken “burden” survivors of the Cold War have faced into today. 

“Journalism is aligned with my values. It serves as a powerful tool for holding those in positions of power accountable for their actions and shedding light on injustices,” Oya said. “I consider journalism and documentary filmmaking to be two of the most exciting professions on this planet, and I feel so fortunate to be able to pursue both as my career. In the same vein, I feel grateful to help aspiring journalists and storytellers [at Fresno State] find their voices through my teaching.”