Plot β What is The Polygon about?
The Polygon shines a light on the village of Sarzhal in East Kazakhstan, situated only 18kms from the perimeter of the former Semipalatinsk Test Site, that was home to over 600 nuclear detonations. Between 1949 and 1991 the Soviet Union detonated 116 above ground bombs, whose massive radioactive mushroom clouds were witnessed by thousands of innocent and unsuspecting Kazakh villagers. They gazed openmouthed at the spectacle, completely unaware that nuclear fallout was raining down on them, their children, livestock and homes. 20 years after the closure of The Polygon they are still suffering high rates of cancer, cancer related diseases and mental illness. The Polygon takes us on a journey from the twisted Cold War experiments to those victims who remain today, still suffering despite the emergence of Kazakhstan as a major economic player on the global stage.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2014 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 54 min |
| Audience Score | 65% (6.5/10, 2 votes) |
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Is The Polygon worth watching? The Polygon holds a 6.5/10 rating from 2 viewers. The Polygon shines a light on the village of Sarzhal in East Kazakhstan, situated only 18kms from the perimeter of the former Semipalatinsk Test Site, that was home to over 600 nuclear detonations. Between 1949 and 1991
Who directed The Polygon? Directed by Adam Schomer.
Where can I stream The Polygon? You can stream The Polygon on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability may vary by region.
When did The Polygon release? It released in 2014.
