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Deep Dive: Bidder 70 (2013)

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Bidder 70
Bidder 70 focuses on Tim DeChristopher, a University of Utah economics student, who disrupts a government auction of oil and gas leases in Utah's red rock wilderness in 2008. By placing false bids, DeChristopher not only halts the auction but also sparks a movement for climate justice, challenging government and industry accountability. His actions raise questions about patriotism in the context of environmental degradation. The documentary captures DeChristopher's civil disobedience and its impact on the climate justice movement. It presents his courageous stand as a pivotal moment that inspires others to advocate for a sustainable future, emphasizing the wider effects of individual actions in the fight against climate change.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Tim DeChristopher, a bold climate activist.
  • •See the disruption of a government auction in 2008.
  • •Find out how one act sparked a climate justice movement.

Did You Know

•Tim DeChristopher disrupted a government auction in 2008.
•The auction took place in Utah's red rock wilderness.
•The documentary has a runtime of 73 minutes.
•DeChristopher's actions led to a movement advocating for climate justice.

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Climate activismEnvironmental policyCivil disobedience