What: A screening of the Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes movie directed by Emmy Award-winner James Jones. Hosted by the Frontline Hub on the 36th anniversary of the catastrophic accident.
When: Tuesday, 26th April – 20:00-21:30 BST
Where: 13 Norfolk Place, London, W2 1QJ
Tickets:
- General Admission: £15
- Member Ticket: £5
- Student Ticket: £10
More About The Film
The film is based on the story of the disaster and its consequences entirely through an extraordinary archive, shot at great risk in the weeks after the accident by a handful of cameramen given access to the plant. From a ten-year-old schoolboy to a Russian general, the film show details of how the lives of millions of people were transformed and how their memories of that fateful night and the aftermath have haunted them since.
In the aftermath of the disaster, the Soviet Union remained silent, refusing to elaborate on the grim reality of the situation on the ground. The film shows how the cover-up that followed sparked unprecedented distrust in the authorities, hence what lead to the collapse of the Soviet Union.
About The Event
You will have the opportunity to view this film in light of the 36th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster. Furthermore, you will be informed about the production by the producers firsthand. This is an opportunity to learn more not only about the disaster in the context of history but also about sociology. Serhiy Solodko, co-producer of the film, has a PhD in sociology. He will be joining the event as a speaker online.
You can find more detailed information about the speakers below:
We will be joined by speakers:
- James Jones: Emmy Award-Winner, Filmmaker, and producer of “Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes”.
- Serhiy Solodko: Kyiv-based media researcher with a Ph.D. in sociology, and co-producer of “Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes”.
- Isobel Yeung: a Foreign Correspondent for Vice.
All ticket sales will be redirected to our ‘Straight from the Frontline’ campaign to support freelance journalists in the field in Ukraine.
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