"One of the most controversial documentaries in recent years, Gasland is a compelling and emotional first-person story of discovery and, ultimately, empowerment. In 2008, theatre director Josh Fox received a letter from a natural gas company, offering him one hundred thousand dollars for permission to explore his upstate New York property. Josh's curiosity led him to ask questions and he discovered that the method for extracting this valuable resource from the 'Saudi Arabia' of reserves - hydraulic fracturing or 'fracking' is exempt from several important federal protections, including the clean water act."--Container
Analysis
United States
Natural gas reserves
Natural gas exploration
Groundwater
Environmental impact
Water supply
Discovery and exploration
Health impact
Potable water
Water pollution
Scandals
Government regulation
Legislation
Overseas item
Notes
Special features: Over 45 minutes of bonus scenes ; David Stratton's extended interview with director Josh Fox ; Theatrical trailer
Credits
Directed by Josh Fox
Performer
Narrator: Josh Fox
Audience
Censorship rating: M
Notes
Originally released [United States] : Gasland Productions LLC, c2010
DVD ; Region 4 ; PAL ; Widescreen
In English ; no subtitles
Available for Deakin University staff and students only