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Synopsis

Many children in Ukraine and Belarus developed a cardiac condition known as "Chernobyl heart" following the 1986 nuclear disaster.

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Why Watch

  • See the impact of Chernobyl on children's health.
  • Meet Adi Roche and learn about her work.
  • Find out about the condition known as 'Chernobyl heart'.

Did You Know

  • Chernobyl Heart won the Best Documentary Short Subject award in 2004.
  • The film was shown to the UN General Assembly on April 28, 2004.
  • It was broadcast on HBO in the U.S. on September 9, 2004.
  • The film's duration is 39 minutes long.

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Nuclear disaster studiesChildren's health issuesChernobyl history
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who directed the documentary Chernobyl Heart?

Chernobyl Heart was directed by Maryann DeLeo.

What condition is referred to as 'Chernobyl heart'?

'Chernobyl heart' is a previously unknown cardiac degradation condition that developed in many children affected by the Chernobyl disaster.

When was Chernobyl Heart broadcast in the United States?

Chernobyl Heart was broadcast in the United States by HBO on 9 September 2004.

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