STK-ID 20671

Sequence shot at experimental garden of Brookhaven National Laboratory in Long Island (New York): numerous shots from different angles showing abnormalities in various plants caused by exposure to gamma rays. Plants look cancerous, crippled, stunted, deformed, discoloured and dried up. CUs of sign: "RADIATION". Shots of two scientists (men) entering garden after gamma ray exposure. Various shots from different angles of scientists inspecting plants in garden. CUs of bird eggs discovered by scientists in the garden. LAS of warning horn.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
Radiation
Location
New York State
Year
1959
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Reel 16 mm, Digital Video Disk, Digital Bétacam
Shooting format
16mm original kodachrome, 16mm original ektachrome
Aspect ratio
4/3
Available resolutions
720 x 486