"Crude Awakening" Tuesday on Sundance Channel
michael, ecorazzi
Guess what? It’s not boring. Far from it. After hearing that The Sundance Channel was embarking on a three hour block of green-themed programming, many wondered what would keep viewers glued to the screen for that long. After all, isn’t America Idol on?
The good news is, much like other eco-related projects, THE GREEN is a polished, entertaining, and - dare I say - educational piece of television. I’ve managed to consume a few selections from the premiere this coming Tuesday at 9pm [April 17]. The first was a 90-minute documentary entitled A Crude Awakening. This is a wonderfully well-done introduction to the subject of Peak Oil. Whether it happens in 10 years or 50, oil is a finite substance that will one day be as rare as gold. THE GREEN takes you on a history of the oil boom, its role in shaping our society, and its future in potentially destroying it. Most memorable are the scenes in which the documentary explores oil-boom towns across the world that are now abandoned, eerie landscapes. Once rich and prosperous, the social wealth and people disappeared as soon as nature had nothing left to give. We’re facing a dangerous precipice today if attention is not paid to developing alternative fuels and energy to petroleum. I give praise to the film’s producers for stumbling upon some incredible footage; including rare film of Marion King Hubbert, father of the Peak Oil theory. Props go out to Matt Savinar from lifeaftertheoilcrash for delivering some great dialogue as well.
(15 April 2007)
Glad to see the documentary getting air time and good publicity. Please, though, no more articles, films or books with the title: "Crude Awakening." (See next entry)http://www.ecorazzi.com/?p=2225 |
