HBO’s “Gasland,” a film about the natural gas extraction process, has been nominated for an Oscar for Best Documentary Feature.
Filmmaker Josh Fox visited Pennsylvania, Colorado, Texas and several other states to interview land owners, environmentalists and energy advocates about “fracking,” or hydraulic fracturing, whereby wells are dug to capture natural gas.
The movie claims fracking is unsafe, and has produced dangerous side effects, particularly in local water supplies. Check out the trailer to see one man able to light his kitchen sink on fire–presumably from methane fumes coming from his water faucet.
The natural gas industry is none too happy, and have discredited the film’s claims. “While it’s unfortunate there isn’t an Oscar category for propaganda, this nomination is fitting, as the Oscars are aimed at praising pure entertainment among Hollywood’s elite,” said Lee Fuller, executive director of Energy In Depth.
What’s your opinion? Check out what Class Actress told us about the film and working with Fox.
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