Petropolis : Aerial perspectives on the Alberta tar sands

Mettler, Peter, 1958- (writer.). Mongrel Media. (Added Author).

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.

Record details

Physical Description: videodisc
1 videodisc (45 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 inch disc
Edition: Widescreen.
Publisher: [Canada] : Distributed in Canada by Mongrel Media, c2010.
Distributor: [Canada] : Métropole Mongrel Media, ©2010.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Title from container. Originally produced in 2009. Container incorrectly lists feature running time as 70 min. "Aerial perspectives on the Alberta Tar Sands / Perspectives aériennes sur les Sables Bitumineux d'Alberta." Bonus features: seven short interviews with residents, scientists and environmentalists, Tar sands photo slideshow, trailer.
Restrictions on Access Note:	LICENSED FOR HOME USE ONLY.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Aerial camera operator, Ron Chapple ; editor, Roland Schlimme ; music, Gabriel Scotti, Vincent HaÌnni.
Target Audience Note:	CHV rating: G.
System Details Note:	DVD NTSC, region 1 ; widescreen presentation.
Language Note:	English dialogue with optional French subtitles ; menus and container in English and French ; special features in English only.