Broken promises.

Date:
1989
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About this work

Description

A detailed Canadian documentary looking at the effects of thalidomide on the Canadian community. Families and thalidomiders describe their memories from the early days in which people came to terms with the effects of the drug. Other areas covered include the use of prostheses and the difficulties in getting compensation for victims of the drug. This is followed by a further 30 minute documentary on the history of thalidodmide, in particular the legal case against the drug company who prescribed it.

Publication/Creation

Canada : KA Productions Inc. in association with The Canadian Broadcasting Corp., 1989.

Physical description

1 videocassette (VHS) (85 min.) : sound, color, PAL

Creator/production credits

Narrator Hana Garnter. Produced and directed by John Zaritsky and Virginia Storring.

Copyright note

BBC

Type/Technique

Languages

Where to find it

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    4966V
    By appointmentManual request

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