Igor, Child of Chernobyl
- Date:
- 1995
- Reference:
- SA/MED/N/29a
- Part of:
- Medact
- Archives and manuscripts
About this work
Description
Igor, Child of Chernobyl: a documentary about Igor, a child born in Belarus during the aftermath of the Chernoby nuclear disaster, which caused him to be born with physical disabilties. Igor is living with foster parents in the UK, and the film follows him as he is fitted with artificial limbs. The film also discusses the legacy and effects of the Chernobyl disaster for other children born in the aftermath of the disaster, including others being fostered in the UK.
Digitised video recording of SA/MED/N/29.
Publication/Creation
1995
Physical description
1 encoded video file 6.9GB mpg 1 MP4 file
Terms of use
This item has been digitised but is not available online. Email collections@wellcomecollection.org to request access.
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed storesBy appointment Manual request