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Chernobyl Heart

Chernobyl Heart

16 Years After The World's Worst Nuclear Accident, Radiation Continues to Devastate the Children of Chernobyl.

Genres

Documentary

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This Academy Award-winning documentary takes a look at children born after the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear plant disaster who have been born with a deteriorated heart condition.

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Budget

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

39 mins

Rating

7.278/10

Release Date

22 August 2003

Country

Cast

William Novick

William Novick

Himself

Adi Roche

Adi Roche

Himself

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