Summary 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. View more details
Directed : Leslie Iwerks
Written : Leslie Iwerks
Stars : Neve Campbell Lester Brown Andrew Nikiforuk Mike Hudema
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
Summary 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. View more details
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