
A Broken Earth - The Documentary
Synopsis
When an oil company moves in next door to a family farm, the residents challenge not only the oil company but the entire industry. All over the world Fossil Fuel industries have undermined communities and severely impacted the health of people and the planet. In Taranaki, New Zealand the hunt is on for easy oil and gas. The benign rural pastures that surround the base of Mt Taranaki, where people have carved out a quiet living, are riddled with the scars of Fossil Fuel extraction. Sarah Roberts and David Morrison are environmental award winning farmers who have worked the land for generations. When an oil company moves in next door to their family farm, they are forced to deal with the effects of uncontrolled fracking and oil drilling along their quiet country road.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Muir
- Original Title
- A Broken Earth - The Documentary
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Muir
James Muir, Alison Titulaer
James Muir, Alison Titulaer
Department Leadership Roster
James Muir
Director
James Muir
Producer
James Muir
Editor
Alison Titulaer
Editor
Alison Titulaer
Producer
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What is A Broken Earth - The Documentary about?
When an oil company moves in next door to a family farm, the residents challenge not only the oil company but the entire industry. All over the world Fossil Fuel industries have undermined communities and severely impacted the health of people and the planet. In Taranaki, New Zealand the hunt is on for easy oil and gas. The benign rural pastures that surround the base of Mt Taranaki, where people have carved out a quiet living, are riddled with the scars of Fossil Fuel extraction. Sarah Roberts and David Morrison are environmental award winning farmers who have worked the land for generations. When an oil company moves in next door to their family farm, they are forced to deal with the effects of uncontrolled fracking and oil drilling along their quiet country road.
Who directed A Broken Earth - The Documentary?
A Broken Earth - The Documentary was directed by James Muir.
Who stars in A Broken Earth - The Documentary?
The principal cast of A Broken Earth - The Documentary includes Not specified.
When was A Broken Earth - The Documentary released and how long is it?
A Broken Earth - The Documentary was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 35m.
