Dirty Energy

Jan 22 2013 TV-G 1h 35m
Documentary, News

This documentary tells the personal story of those directly affected by the Deepwater Horizon spill of 2010, who are now struggling to rebuild their lives amidst the economic devastation and long-term health risks.

Plot

On April 20th, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig exploded off the Gulf of Mexico taking the lives of 11 workers and sank as millions of barrels of oil poured into the ocean creating one of the worst environmental disasters in history. The fate of the Gulf is still largely unknown. Dirty Energy tells the personal story of those directly affected by the spill and are now struggling to rebuild their lives amidst the economic devastation and long-term health risks. Still today, the people of the Gulf are fighting for their livelihoods and are desperately struggling to preserve their endangered way of life. This is their story.

Written by

Bryan D. Hopkins

Directed by

Bryan D. Hopkins

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Flood Films and Media

Languages

English

Awards

1 win total

Scores
# of Votes
41
Average Rating
7.7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA