Fuel (2008)

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In this feature-length documentary, filmmaker and biofuel advocate Josh Tickell explores the origins of America's dependence on fossil fuels, eventually detailing the cross-country road trip that he took in his biodiesel-converted van, campaigning for the more sustainable, environmentally friendly fuel. Tickell interviews people in his film from all over the spectrum of fuel use, from oil company executives to those devastated by water contamination stemming from oil companies to Midwestern families considering buying Hummers. Hoping to paint as complete a picture as possible of American fuel use, Tickell explores how we fuel our lifestyle in the present and how we can hope to in the future. ~ Cammila Collar, Rovi

Director(s):: Josh Tickell

Theatrical MPAA Rating:: NR

Format(s):: DVD
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Synopsis of Fuel

Theatrical Feature Running Time:: 112 mins

Director(s):: Josh Tickell

Writer(s):: Johnny O'Hara

Producer(s):: Daniel Assael, Greg Reitman, Rebecca Harrell

Theatrical MPAA Rating:: NR

Categories:: Special Interest, Documentary

Fuel Awards:

2008 - Sundance Film Festival - Audience Award

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	Jeffry R.

7 out of 7 people found this review helpful

Two questions: When did Americans stop being problem solvers? Has corporate America diminished the individual to the point where we feel that we can no longer make a difference? I think that "Fuel" gives us a few good solutions and weighs other alternatives to give the net effect. I would have liked to see one more alternative not mentioned in this film. Brazil runs its vehicles on ethanol made from beet sugar, and that may be more preferable to corn. At any rate, alternative fuels are going to be a part of the landscape from now on so I would recommend this film particularly for the middle school level.

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	Kamvan C.

4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

After I saw this documentary only getting 2.5 stars I was outraged. This is a must see film for people that thinks everything is okay and Americans can do and keep doing the same routine everyday. We are in a turning point in society after all the money, life we spend on oil. It's time to give nature a break and look into the future. Give this movie a try and see for yourself what needs to be done.

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