Overview
Record high oil prices, global warming, and an insatiable demand for energy: these issues define our generation. The film exposes shocking connections between the auto industry, the oil industry, and the government, while exploring alternative energies such as solar, wind, electricity, and non-food-based biofuels.
Fun facts
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Awards
Won the Sundance Audience Award for U.S. Documentary (2008)
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Setting
Set in California
Details
- Director
- Writer
- Johnny O'HaraWriter
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- November 14, 2008
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
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In the United States
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- Josh TickellSelf - Narrator
Barbara BoxerSelf - Senator, California
Richard BransonSelf - Founder, Virgin Group
George W. BushSelf - President of the United States
Sheryl CrowSelf - Musician / Environmental Activist
Larry DavidSelf - Actor / Comedian / Environmental Activist
Blanche LincolnSelf
Jim HightowerSelf
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