Over 700 hours of footage were shot for a feature-length documentary about the blockade against Whitehaven Coal's Maules Creek coal mine in New South Wales.
Synopsis
Over 700 hours of footage were shot for a feature-length documentary about the blockade against Whitehaven Coal's Maules Creek coal mine in New South Wales.
Synopsis
Jonathan Moylan stands at the forefront of a blockade in the Leard State Forest, opposing the expansion of Whitehaven Coal's Maules Creek coal mine in New South Wales. Directed by Joao Dujon Pereira, Black Hole documents the community's resistance against one of Australia's most controversial mining projects. Premiering on 3 September 2015 at the Environmental Film Festival Australia, the film features over 700 hours of footage and interviews, capturing the tensions between corporate interests, government policies, and local activism.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See Jonathan Moylan's controversial press release impact.
- Find out about the Maules Creek coal mine blockade.
- Meet the activists fighting against coal mining in New South Wales.
Did You Know
- The film premiered on 3 September 2015 at the Environmental Film Festival Australia.
- Joao Dujon Pereira shot over 700 hours of footage for the film.
- The film's production budget was estimated at $90,000.
- Jonathan Moylan was responsible for a fraudulent press release in 2013.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed the documentary Black Hole?
Black Hole was directed and produced by Joao Dujon Pereira.
When did Black Hole premiere?
Black Hole premiered on 3 September 2015 at the Environmental Film Festival Australia in Melbourne.
How much footage was shot for Black Hole?
Over 700 hours of footage and more than fifty interviews were shot for Black Hole.
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