Garwin profiles renowned physicist and inventor Richard Garwin, who helped shape history as designer of the first hydrogen bomb and later as a science adviser on nuclear arms control and other issues. While exploring Garwin's life and work, the film offers a rare look into the world of science and policy, notably the role of scientists like Garwin who regularly advise our leaders on solutions to the most critical issues of our time, from nuclear proliferation and disarmament, to climate change and energy.—Anand Kamalakar

GARWIN is a feature length documentary film about a scientist who brought us everything from the hydrogen bomb to the touch screen. Described by Enrico Fermi as the only true genius he ever met, our protagonist Richard Garwin, has advised every president since Eisenhower. He was part of an elite group of scientists who were asked to help solve the gulf oil spill and the Japanese nuclear disaster. In this verite documentary we delve into the rich and controversial life of Garwin and attempt to understand the complex nature of war peace and humanity from people who make profound decisions. Meeting scientists, historians and politicians we go in search of what it really means to build a more peaceful, verdant and sustainable world.