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Petropolis : Aerial perspectives on the Alberta tar sands /

Contributor(s): Material type: FilmFilmPublisher number: 221128002 | Metropole Films DistributionLanguage: English Subtitle language: French Publication details: [Canada] : Distributed in Canada by Mongrel Media : Métropole Films Distribution, ©2010.Description: 1 videodisc (43 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 inContent type:
  • two-dimensional moving image
Media type:
  • video
Carrier type:
  • videodisc
Other title:
  • Aerial perspectives on the Alberta tar sands
  • French subtitle on container and disc label: Perspectives aériennes sur les sables bitumineux d'Alberta
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 553.2830971 22
LOC classification:
  • HD9574.C22 P487 2010
Partial contents:
Bonus features: Seven short interviews with residents, scientists and environmentalists (ca. 25 min. total) -- Tar sands photo slideshow (ca. 2 min.) -- theatrical trailer.
Production credits:
  • Aerial camera operator, Ron Chapple ; editor, Roland Schlimme ; music, Gabriel Scotti, Vincent Hänni.
Awards:
  • Official Selection, Toronto International Film Festival ; Official Selection, Film Festival Ghent (Belgium) ; Official Selection, Festival Dei Popoli (Italy).
No credits available.Summary: "The Athabasca tar sands in Alberta are an oil reserve the size of England. Extracting crude oil that lies beneath the unspoiled wilderness requires a massive industrialized effort, effecting catastrophic damages on land, air, water, and climate. Peter Mettler shows us this extraordinary view from above, filming primarily from a helicopter to capture this breathtaking, unparalleled view of the world's largest industrial, capital and energy project ... Mettler explores the clash between industry and earth, and beholds the barren wasteland that is left behind."--Container.
Holdings
Item type Current library Shelving location Call number Status Date due Barcode
Video Recording Carleton University, AVRC SP456 - Collections Room DVD 1743 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 16050129363

Originally produced in 2009.

Container incorrectly lists feature running time as 70 min.

"All special features courtesy of Greenpeace."--Disc Menu.

Bonus features: Seven short interviews with residents, scientists and environmentalists (ca. 25 min. total) -- Tar sands photo slideshow (ca. 2 min.) -- theatrical trailer.

CHV rating: G.

DVD NTSC, region 1 ; widescreen presentation.

English dialogue with optional French subtitles; menus and container in English and French; special features in English only.

Official Selection, Toronto International Film Festival ; Official Selection, Film Festival Ghent (Belgium) ; Official Selection, Festival Dei Popoli (Italy).

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