Location: | Tahiti; French Polynesia |
Subject: | Nuclear testing |
Length: | 60 minutes |
Format: | 1/2-inch VHS |
Hue: | Color |
Year Released: | 1987 |
Series: | |
Director: | |
Producer: | Television South |
Distributor: | Television South |
Library Code: | UHM AV/C VIDEOTAPE 2177 |
Description: | History of French nuclear testing in French Polynesia. Interviews with Polynesians who have been affected by the testing. The French have conducted numerous nuclear explosions in the area since 1966, in the atmosphere and underground. Reviews the high incidence of nuclear-related diseases such as leukemia, cancer, heart problems, and brain tumors. Also covers the issue of fish poisoning and food contamination caused by the tests. |
Record No: | 2006 |
Resources: | Distributors's List |
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