Thirty-six years after the devastating Chernobyl nuclear disaster, newly uncovered archival footage and recorded interviews bring to light a haunting portrait of the tragedy's extent and gravity, revealing the Soviet government's desperate efforts to cover up the catastrophe. The film tells the unvarnished true story of one of history's most misunderstood events, using personal accounts from those who were present and dramatic footage filmed at the nuclear plant that was never seen before in the West. Witness the tragic consequences of human error and bureaucratic deception, as the full extent of the Chernobyl disaster comes into stark focus.