Fracknation is the film that tells the truth about fracking. Just released this month, fracknation is an independent, profracking documentary produced to counter the somewhat misleading sensationalism presented by very slanted. Big oil has deployed the tobacco playbook once again, this time in response to the release of gasland 2. Fracknation has been added to your cart add to cart. Feb 16, 20 fracknation was featured as the most popular project in kickstarters film section. Fracknation screens at house committee, josh fox arrested in hearing of same committee fracknation also screened at cpac in march 20 and in front of the u. Fracknation also screened at cpac in march 20 and in front of the u. Mcaleer uncovers facts suppressed by environmental activists and ignored by the media. Fracknation also doesnt acknowledge that texas regulators say there were some problems with leaking gas and air quality in the early days of the boom there, and the associated press recently. Just released this month, fracknation is an independent, profracking documentary produced to counter the somewhat misleading sensationalism presented by very slanted documentaries such as josh foxs gasland. Fracknation sets out to ridicule victims and critics of fracking, claiming they have no evidence or science to back up their claims.
On may 22, afpcolorado hosted a fracknation screening at the same time university of colorado hosted a showing of gasland 2, and the next showdown of the century as the fracknation promoters put it will take place on may 31 in santa barbara, ca. Tower place mall 28 w 4th st cincinnati, oh thursday, september 12 at 1 p. Fracknation deploys tobacco playbook in response to. Energy lessons from both gasland and frackn ation nov 27, 2014 4. May 24, 2019 ann and phelim media llc is raising funds for fracknation on kickstarter. Fracknation a recently release documentary which disproves many of gaslands claims. With bruce ames, karl canfield, terry engelder, josh fox. The new documentary fracknation, directed by phelim mcaleer, ann mcelhinney and magdalena.
House committee on science, space, and technology in feb. Fracknation is a feature documentary created by phelim mcaleer and ann mcelhinney, the. Jan 22, 20 the documentary, fracknation, features freelance irish journalist phelim mcaleer, directly challenging the antifracking documentary, gasland, produced by josh fox. Oil wells and pipelines deface the natural environment. Fracknation interviews frackings proponents and foes, as well as government officials and scientific experts, to find the truth behind all the hype about fracking. Fracknation fracknation 20 journalist phelim mcaleer sets out to discover the truth behind fracking, the controversial method of natural gas extraction. August 2015 1 september 20 1 august 20 3 june 20 1 may 20 2 april 20 5 march 20 2 february 20 5 january 20 2 facebook. Jun 03, 20 big oil has deployed the tobacco playbook once again, this time in response to the release of gasland 2. Electrolysis is the process of splitting the h and o, two highly combustible.
Fracknation is the film that will tell the truth about fracking. Two films, watched back to back, best reveal the conflict and confusion involved in making rational. It comes in the form of a documentary film titled, fracknation, whose codirectors funding in the past came from donors capital and donors trust, referred to by mothers jones andy kroll as the darkmoney atm of the right and a major source of funding. Released 20, fracknation stars the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 16 min, and received a score of 61 out of 100 on metacritic, which. Part one of the desmogblog investigation of fracknation a film made in. Petroleum engineering student at montana tech comments on both films. All funds from oil and gas companies or their executives were explicitly rejected. People across the us told us that everything we had heard about. Jun 04, 20 afpmaryland also hosted a screening of fracknation on june 2. Created by ann and phelim media llc ann and phelim media llc.
Afpmaryland also hosted a screening of fracknation on june 2. We couldnt be happier that the truth about fracking is available to such a wide audience. Fracknation is a film by the people, for the people. Mar 23, 2020 tbs staff environmentalists have valid concerns about the petroleum industry. Tower place mall 28 w 4th st cincinnati, oh for more information or to purchase tickets, please visit the cincinnati film festival website.
Proponents of the drilling process known as fracking claim that activists and the media have suppressed facts and that the process does not harm the environment. Hydraulic fracking is controversial, but should it be. Fracknation by ann and phelim media llc kickstarter. Does anyone have resources that they have used with those videos in the past. Watch fracknation on your ipad, mobile device, or tv through netflix.
Mcaleer repeats these attacks in frequent addresses to conservative audiences, often presented in the form of snide applause lines, while ignoring an overwhelming and increasing body of evidence that what he is saying is either factually wrong. The documentary, fracknation, features freelance irish journalist phelim mcaleer, directly challenging the antifracking documentary, gasland, produced by josh fox. Their small, quiet farm life has become a source of invasion. I was going to say exxonmobile or the kochs but heres what wikipedia says. Fracknation is a feature documentary created by phelim mcaleer and ann mcelhinney, the directors of not evil just wrong and mine your own business, and magdalena segieda, that aims to address what the filmmakers say is misinformation about the process of hydraulic fracturing, commonly called fracking the film looks at the process of fracking for natural gas and seeks to address the concerns.
This dreadful film is crafty in its creation but delving deeper into the supposed experts used in the film you find close ties with the energy sector and the right wing tea party. Apr 19, 20 petroleum engineering student at montana tech comments on both films. Fracknation 20 journalist phelim mcaleer sets out to discover the truth behind fracking, the controversial method of natural gas extraction. Phelim mcaleer, who covered the trial, takes a break from his vacation to explain the main points of the dimock water trial judgement. Mcaleer repeats these attacks in frequent addresses to conservative audiences, often presented in the form of snide applause lines, while ignoring an overwhelming and increasing body of evidence that what he is saying is either factually wrong or tortured. By interviewing scientists and individuals directly affected by fracking, mcaleer discovers the truth behind the exaggerations and misrepresentation of antifracking. Jan 20, 20 fracknation dares to ask the question, and the answer is one that youll never hear on the six oclock news or read in the new york times. The judge has rejected claims that the water was polluted by gas drilling the plaintiffs have already admitted that fracking had not damaged their water. Fracknation 20 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Once again, the radical environmental movement has been proved wrong. Response to lint head original post sat feb 16, 20, 02. Fracknation is a feature documentary created by phelim mcaleer and ann mcelhinney, the directors of not evil just wrong and mine your own business, and magdalena segieda, that aims to address what the filmmakers say is misinformation about the process of hydraulic fracturing, commonly called fracking the film looks at the process of fracking for natural gas and seeks. This documentary is the antigasland with its highly favorable perspective on the controversial method of drilling known as fracking. Since accusations fly freely on both sides of the fracking issue. Fracknation follows journalist phelim mcaleer in his search for the truth about fracking.
Fracknation those nursing the suspicion that hollywood politics are awash in kneejerk liberalism may well have their cynicism validated by fracknation, a counterargument to the outcry over the. Mcaleer and mcelhinney have previously directed two other documentaries attacking. Fracknation is a feature documentary that will tell the truth about fracking for natural gas in us and globally. Weve got another haul of lovely new releases for you, as usual, so lets get to it. Last tango in halifax season 2 drama longmire season 3 drama. The fracking industry really doesnt want you to see gasland 2. If there is a part 2, while i hate to see them invaded again, it would. On december 17, 2012 mark cubans announced that they had acquired the television rights to fracknation, and the documentary had its television premiere on january 22, 20 at 9 p. How flaming tap water ignited the fracking controversy.
Est on axstv directors phelim mcaleer and his wife ann mcelhinney show how leftwing activists, media elites, hollywood and environmental groups are trying to suffocate this energy revolution in its crib in a recent interview with thedcs ginni thomas, the irishborn mcelhinney discussed her new film. Maybe a fracknation 2 would be a better investment. I hope these farmers are able to save their land either through fracking or some other means. Both gasland 2 and fracknation cover hydraulic fracturing. It comes in the form of a documentary film titled, fracknation, whose codirectors funding in the past came from donors capital and donors trust, referred to by mothers jones andy kroll as the darkmoney atm of the right and a major source of funding for climate change denial. There are two sides of every story and then there is the truth. Fracknation is an official selection for the cincinnati film festival 20. Jan 07, 20 directed by phelim mcaleer, ann mcelhinney, magdalena segieda. Fracknation was inspired by a confrontation between josh fox, the director of the 2010 documentary gasland, and documentary filmmaker phelim mcaleer. Im planning on showing fracknation and gasland as part of my environmental science class. A polish retiree bemoans her utility bills in the documentary fracknation, about natural gas extraction. Currently fracknation has 2,405 executive producers. Mcaleer has a long track record of trying to disrupt and disinform see my 2009 post a.
Directed by phelim mcaleer, ann mcelhinney, magdalena segieda. Journalist phelim mcaleer faces bogus lawsuits, gun threats and intimidation questioning environmentalists and antifracking activists in his search for the truth. Jun 23, 2014 new on dvd and bluray, june 24 published 4. Homefront out of the furnace a map for a talk plus 2 more. On one hand is a technology that has essentially made the us energy independent while greatly reducing the price of fuel, at least for the time being.
Mcaleer has a long track record of trying to disrupt and disinform. Jan 21, 20 fracknation also doesnt acknowledge that texas regulators say there were some problems with leaking gas and air quality in the early days of the boom there, and the associated press recently. Jan 10, 20 fracknation those nursing the suspicion that hollywood politics are awash in kneejerk liberalism may well have their cynicism validated by fracknation, a counterargument to the outcry over the. Watch fracknation online stream full movie directv.
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