DVD
The Russian woodpecker / Filmbuff, Roast Beef Productions, Gracia Films, Rattapallax ; a film by Chad Gracia ; produced by Mike Lerner, Chad Gracia, Ram Devineni ; directed by Chad Gracia.
Investigates the theory that the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster in Ukraine had been orchestrated by the Soviet Union as a screen for the decommissioning of the Duga (i.e., Woodpecker) ballistic missile advance warning system (based in the vicinity of the reactor) because of the inevitable change in relations between Ukraine and what was soon to become post-Cold War Russia.
Record details
- ISBN: 9786316516251
- ISBN: 6316516258
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (approximately 81 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen.
- Publisher: New York : Kino Lorber, [2016]
- Copyright: ©2016
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Documentary. "Filmbuff." Originally produced as a motion picture in 2015. Special features: Climbing the Duga; deleted scenes; Dreams of Fedor; Epilogue; More Duga secrets; trailer. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Special features: Climbing the Duga -- Deleted scenes -- Dreams of Fedor -- Epilogue -- More Duga secrets -- Trailer. |
| Restrictions on Access Note: | Classroom use may be subject to licensing restrictions. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Cinematographer, Artem Ryzhykov ; editors, Chad Gracia, Devin Tanchum ; music, Katya Mihailova. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Featuring Fedor Alexandrovich. |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: Not rated. |
| System Details Note: | DVD; NTSC, region 1; widescreen 16x9 (1.78:1) presentation; Dolby Surround sound 5.1 or stereo 2.0; color. |
| Language Note: | Russian and some English dialogue; optional subtitles in English, German, and Spanish; closed-captioned in English. |
| Awards Note: | Sundance Film Festival, winner; Greenwich International Film Festival, Best Documentary; International Documentary Association, Best Cinematography |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homer Public Library | DVD 363.179 RUS (Text) | 000151252 | Video | Available | - |
Summary:
Investigates the theory that the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster in Ukraine had been orchestrated by the Soviet Union as a screen for the decommissioning of the Duga (i.e., Woodpecker) ballistic missile advance warning system (based in the vicinity of the reactor) because of the inevitable change in relations between Ukraine and what was soon to become post-Cold War Russia.