Dear Governor Cuomo

Oct 11 2012 Not Rated 1h 15m
Documentary, Music

'Dear Governor Cuomo' is a concert protest film aimed at influencing New York state's decision to ban hydraulic fracturing - fracking - or adopt it. Featuring local activists including Mark Ruffalo, 'Melissa Leo' , 'Natalie Merchant' , Pete Seeger, Citizen Cope and scientists like Sandra Steingraber, the film - a blend of 'The Last Waltz' and 'An Inconvenient Truth' lays out the science and facts behind the decision and encourages the governor to join the anti-fracking majority in his state. Though focused on the issue in New York, the education, and incredible music, are relevant in the 34 states that already allow fracking.

Plot

'Dear Governor Cuomo' is a concert protest film aimed at influencing New York state's decision to ban hydraulic fracturing - fracking - or adopt it. Featuring local activists including Mark Ruffalo, 'Melissa Leo', Natalie Merchant, Pete Seeger, Citizen Cope and scientists like Sandra Steingraber, the film - a blend of 'The Last Waltz' and 'An Inconvenient Truth' lays out the science and facts behind the decision and encourages the governor to join the anti-fracking majority in his state. Though focused on the issue in New York, the education, and incredible music, are relevant in the 34 states that already allow fracking.

Written by

Jon Bowermaster

Directed by

Jon Bowermaster, Alex Gibney, Natalie Merchant

Cast

Citizen Cope, Mario Cuomo, Melissa Leo

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
54
Average Rating
5.7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA