The Oil Machine
“Can we break our addiction?”
Synopsis
From the discovery of huge oil fields off the coast of Scotland to their mass privatisation during the Thatcher era, The Oil Machine highlights how oil became the invisible engine driving UK economic and public policy. In the wake of COP26 in Glasgow, demand for climate action has become a key societal concern and the pressure on both oil companies and the government continues to mount. Bringing together a wide range of voices, from industry executives and economists to young activists, Davie offers a visceral and thought-provoking interrogation into how this insidious machine might be dismantled.
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The Oil Machine - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-14
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emma Davie
- Original Title
- The Oil Machine
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- BBC Scotland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emma Davie
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Emma Davie
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Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is The Oil Machine about?
From the discovery of huge oil fields off the coast of Scotland to their mass privatisation during the Thatcher era, The Oil Machine highlights how oil became the invisible engine driving UK economic and public policy. In the wake of COP26 in Glasgow, demand for climate action has become a key societal concern and the pressure on both oil companies and the government continues to mount. Bringing together a wide range of voices, from industry executives and economists to young activists, Davie offers a visceral and thought-provoking interrogation into how this insidious machine might be dismantled.
Who directed The Oil Machine?
The Oil Machine was directed by Emma Davie.
Who stars in The Oil Machine?
The principal cast of The Oil Machine includes Holly Gillibrand, Kevin Anderson, Emeka Emembolu, Jake Molloy, James Marriott.
When was The Oil Machine released and how long is it?
The Oil Machine was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Oil Machine?
The Oil Machine holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).