Radiation (1959)

From a sun-drenched bathing beach to an awesome “gamma garden,” this film explores how heat, radio waves, x-rays and gamma rays affect various forms of life. It takes you to the radiological department of a modern hospital, to Canada’s atomic research center at Chalk River, and to the Brookhaven National Laboratory in the United States, where plant growth is subjected to gamma radiation.

Director: Hugh O'Connor
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 27 min
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Music: Maurice Blackburn
Editing: Lucien Marleau
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Radiation about?
From a sun-drenched bathing beach to an awesome “gamma garden,” this film explores how heat, radio waves, x-rays and gamma rays affect various forms of life. It takes you to the radiological department of a modern hospital, to Canada’s atomic research center at Chalk River, and to the Brookhaven National Laboratory in the United States, where plant growth is subjected to gamma radiation.
Who directed Radiation?
Radiation was directed by Hugh O'Connor.
How long is Radiation?
Radiation has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
What genre is Radiation?
Radiation is a Documentary film.
Where was Radiation produced?
Radiation was produced in Canada.