Crude Impact is a powerful and timely story that explores the
interconnection between human domination of the planet, and the
discovery and use of oil. This documentary film exposes our global,
deep-rooted dependency on fossil fuel energy and examines the future
implications of peak oil - the point in time when the amount of
petroleum available worldwide begins a steady, inexorable decline.
In 1956, M. King Hubbert, a geologist at Shell Research Labs, shocked
the oil industry by predicting that United States oil production - the
largest in the world at that time - would peak in the early 1970s, and
then continuously and irreversibly diminish. His prediction was vilified
and largely ignored - until it came true. In
Crude Impact,
modern experts predict how quickly global peak oil will become a reality
and discuss its many serious implications for our way of life and our
world. Impacts discussed range from the environmental to the cultural,
examining how global oil dependency is impacting everything from human
rights practices, world population, renewable energy technologies,
political agendas, globalization, wildlife habitats, and of course
global economy.
Journeying from the West African Delta region to the heart of the Amazon
rainforest, from Washington to Shanghai, from early Man to the unknown
future,
Crude Impact chronicles the collision of our insatiable
appetite for oil with the rights and livelihoods of indigenous cultures,
other species and the planet itself. With great depth and insight, the
film highlights the underlying myths and beliefs that are propelling us
toward what many experts believe will be a cataclysmic period for
humanity.
A story filled with discovery, sorrow, outrage, humor, and ultimately hope,
Crude Impact
uncovers the complex entanglement of the fate of humankind with its
fierce dependence on petroleum, while providing a vital inspiration for
change.
Available now at feature length, this full version is our best value
and ideal for educational venues that can commit considerable time to
this topic. Both versions of the film are accompanied by a
comprehensive curriculum guide, aligned to national standards in science
and the social sciences. A series of informational resources and
action opportunities is included, allowing for considerable further
study of this critical topic.
Preview link available upon request. Contact support@videoproject for more information
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