The legacy of Denis Burkitt’s work is of profound significance today, affecting the lives of millions of people across the world. First time filmmaker, Éanna Mac Cana, creates a unique experience combining his personal recordings as an inpatient being treated for Burkitt’s lymphoma with Denis Burkitt’s own astonishing archive of photographs and films from sub-Saharan Africa. Through weaving together the patterns, parallels and chance events between lives, this remarkable documentary examines the nonlinear impact of trauma, colonialism and the ethics of medical work through an artistic lens and highlights the importance of creativity in dealing with these issues.

In his lifetime Denis Burkitt was responsible for two major contributions to medical science that have global significance today. Through this fascinating exploration of Denis Burkitt’s life and work, Mac Cana reveals his own deep personal connection to the man from county Fermanagh.

The director will be in attendance for a post-screening Q&A.