burkitt
Documentary about the Irish surgeon who discovered Burkitt’s lymphoma, told by a survivor.
sat 22 mar
5:00pm
Shambles Hall, St Laurence Church, Church Street, Stroud, GL5 1JL
£8 (pay it forward) £6 (standard) £4 (low income/ cost of living affected)
The legacy of Denis Burkitt’s ground-breaking cancer research in 1960s Africa affects the lives of millions of people worldwide. Director, Éanna Mac Cana combines rich archive material and
his personal experience of Burkitt’s Lymphoma through a unique, layered artistic lens. He deftly weaves patterns and chance events between lives, eras and cultures. The result is an engaging, at times lyrical, exploration of illness, trauma, oncology, colonialism and medical ethics.
Denis Burkitt is buried in Bisley. His daughters will be present for Q&A, alongside the director.
Directed by Éanna Mac Canna Release date 2024
Genre Documentary
Origin: Northern Ireland