Saturday, January 29, 2011

"Gasland"

Oh my goodness--this film is an absolute MUST-SEE for all United States citizens. Because the effects of hydraulic fracturing aka fracking (drilling for natural gas) have profoundly negative impacts on all of us. This must be stopped before it gets worse. 5/5! (And I think an absolutely serious contender for the Oscar. I believe it deserves to beat "Inside Job.")

Documentary filmmaker Josh Fox receives a letter in the mail from a natural gas company proclaiming that his house lays on top of "the Saudi Arabia of natural gas:" the Marcellus Shale. If he agrees to let them drill, he could receive a signing bonus of nearly $100,000. Is it worth it? Fox takes us on an unforgettable adventure that proves no amount of money can compensate for the terrible side effects drilling causes.

"Gasland" eloquently reveals the need for URGENT change; an unequivocal commentary on how corrupt and selfish decisions can destroy our society. See it now.




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  1. BlueJanuary 29, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    this look hauntingly fantastic. i also heard that exit through the gift shop is a tough contender--think you'll have the chance to see it sometime?

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  2. maryJanuary 29, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    I already saw "Exit through the gift shop." It's a great film but I don't think it's as alarmingly relevant the way "Gasland" is.

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