Petropolis: Aerial Perspectives on the Alberta Tar Sands
Brief Synopsis
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The Alberta tar sands are easily the most controversial natural resource in the country. The spat over the sands is an epic one. Proponents point to massive profits that may be gained from the oil-rich project, while detractors suggest that the process of extracting and refining the oil will have a
Cast & Crew
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Peter Mettler
Director
Peter Mettler
Dp/Cinematographer
Peter Mettler
Cinematographer
Roland Schlimme
Editor
Laura Severinac
Producer
Spencer Tripp
Executive Producer
Film Details
Also Known As
Petropolis
Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Release Date
2009
Production Company
Autlook Filmsales; Greenpeace Canada
Technical Specs
Duration
43m
Synopsis
The Alberta tar sands are easily the most controversial natural resource in the country. The spat over the sands is an epic one. Proponents point to massive profits that may be gained from the oil-rich project, while detractors suggest that the process of extracting and refining the oil will have a devastating long-term environmental impact.
Director
Peter Mettler
Director
Film Details
Also Known As
Petropolis
Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Release Date
2009
Production Company
Autlook Filmsales; Greenpeace Canada
Technical Specs
Duration
43m
