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  • Dirty Oil (2009)
  • 73 min | Documentary, News
Dirty Oil (2009)
73 min | Documentary, News
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, ...See moreDeep 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. Written by Anonymous See less
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Director
Leslie Iwerks
Writer
Leslie Iwerks
Producers
Philip Alberstat (as Phil Alberstat) | Randy Bradshaw | Mark Cranwell
Composer
Mike Shields (music by)
Cinematographers
Steven Bowler | Suki Medencevic
Editor
Leslie Iwerks
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Updated Oct 2, 2009
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Oct 2009 (United States)

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