Broken promises.
- Date:
- 1989
- Videos
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
Copyright note
BBC
Creator/production credits
Narrator Hana Garnter. Produced and directed by John Zaritsky and Virginia Storring.
Type/Technique
Languages
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores4966VBy appointment Manual request