Film
Silent Storm
2004 · 52m · Documentary
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- 8.1
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Overview
From 1957 to 1978, scientists secretly removed bone samples from over 21,000 dead Australians as they searched for evidence of the deadly poison, Strontium 90 - a by-product of nuclear testing. Silent Storm reveals the story behind this astonishing case of officially sanctioned "body-snatching". Set against a backdrop of the Cold War, the saga follows celebrated scientist, Hedley Marston, as he attempts to blow the whistle on radioactive contamination and challenge official claims that British atomic tests posed no threat to the Australian people. Marston's findings are not only disputed, he is targeted as "a scientist of counter-espionage interest". Now, questions are being raised about the health repercussions for generations of Australians.
Cast
Crew
- Peter ButtDirector · Writer · Editor
- Rob McAuleyProducer
- Anna GrieveExecutive Producer
- Calvin GardinerDirector of Photography
Media
Details
- Release date
- September 9, 2004
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Genres
- Documentary
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