Another successful Oppenheimer Festival draws to a close Sunday, Aug. 31 at SALA Event Center in Los Alamos. Below are the events for Aug. 30 and 31:
Saturday · 30
The Most Brilliant Human Mind: With Director Livia Bertha & Physicist Imre Pazsit
4:00 PM | Free Showing
This compelling documentary explores the life and legacy of John von Neumann—mathematical genius, pioneer of game theory and digital computing, and an essential architect of the Manhattan Project. Told through the lens of his daughter and esteemed colleagues, and featuring exclusive footage from Budapest to Los Alamos, the film provides an intimate portrait of a mind that shaped the 20th century.
With special guests: Director Livia Bertha and physicist Imre Pazsit
Followed by a special reception at 6:00 PM for SALA Members only.
Free Showing – Reception Included for Members
Oppenheimer After Trinity: A Special Talk with Charles Oppenheimer
6:30 PM
Experience a rare and intimate evening inside the Oppenheimer legacy. The program begins with a never-before-heard audio interview between filmmaker Larry Sheffield and Charles Oppenheimer, grandson of J. Robert Oppenheimer, originally recorded for the award-winning documentary Oppenheimer After Trinity. Accompanied by historical photos and visuals, the conversation reveals a deeply personal side of the Manhattan Project’s leader — from family memories to the moral questions that continue to shape global debates.
Following the interview, a live panel discussion with historians, scientists, and community voices will expand on these themes. Together, they will explore how Oppenheimer’s story speaks to our world today — a story of brilliance, burden, and the enduring search for peace.
SALA Member – Free · Legacy Access – $60 · Single Ticket – $15
Sunday · 31
Oppenheimer & Festival Closing
4:00 PM
End the festival with a special screening of Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, featuring local extras. Celebrate the story, the community, and the close of the Oppenheimer Festival 2025.
SALA Member – Free · Legacy Access – $60 · Single Ticket – $15