Dear Governor Cuomo
Synopsis
'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.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Bowermaster, Alex Gibney, Natalie Merchant
- Screenplay & Story
- Jon Bowermaster
- Original Title
- Dear Governor Cuomo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Bowermaster, Alex Gibney, Natalie Merchant
Jon Bowermaster
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Bowermaster
Writer
Jon Bowermaster
Director
Alex Gibney
Director
Natalie Merchant
Director
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What is Dear Governor Cuomo about?
'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.
Who directed Dear Governor Cuomo?
Dear Governor Cuomo was directed by Jon Bowermaster, Alex Gibney, Natalie Merchant.
Who stars in Dear Governor Cuomo?
The principal cast of Dear Governor Cuomo includes Not specified.
When was Dear Governor Cuomo released and how long is it?
Dear Governor Cuomo was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.