An examination of the interconnection of human domination of the planet and the use of petroleum, and offers solutions for how we can stop our progression down this destructive path.
CRUDE IMPACT is a powerful and timely story that explores theinterconnection between human domination of the planet and thediscovery and use of oil. This documentary film exposes our deep rooteddependency on the availability of fossil fuel energy andexamines the future implications of peak oil the point in time whenthe amount of petroleum worldwide begins a steady, inexorabledecline.
Journeying from the West African delta region to the heart ofthe Amazon rainforest, from Washington to Shanghai, from early manto the unknown future, CRUDE IMPACT chronicles the collision of ourinsatiable appetite for oil with the rights and livelihoods of indigenouscultures, other species and the planet itself. It is a thought-provokingstory filled with discovery, sorrow, outrage, humor and ultimately,hope.
