Summaries

Deep behind-the-scenes into the strip-mined world of Alberta, Canada, where the vast and toxic Tar Sands deposit supplies the U.S. with the majority of its oil. Through the eyes of scientists, 'big oil' officials, politicians, doctors, environmentalists, and aboriginal citizens directly impacted by 'the largest industrial project on the planet today,' the filmmakers journey to both sides of the border to see the emotional and irreversible toll this 'black gold rush' fueled by America's addiction to oil is taking on our planet.—Anonymous

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Keywords
  • f rated
  • environmental issue
  • mining
  • strip mining
  • black gold
Genres
  • Documentary
  • News
Release date Sep 30, 2009
Countries of origin United States Canada
Language English
Filming locations Alberta, Canada
Production companies Leslie Iwerks Productions

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Runtime 1h 13m
Color Color
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