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Deep Dive: Climate Hustle (2016)

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Climate Hustle
Climate Hustle is a 2016 film that rejects the scientific consensus on climate change, arguing that it is part of an 'environmental con job' aimed at increasing government regulations and promoting a 'Green' energy agenda. Narrated by climate change denialist Marc Morano, the film presents a series of segments that attempt to cast doubt on climate science by pointing out perceived inconsistencies and errors. It begins with a metaphor comparing climate change arguments to a three-card Monte scam. Produced and directed by Christopher Rogers and funded by the Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow (CFACT), the film features interviews and commentary from Morano and other contrarian voices. It premiered in Paris on December 7, 2015, coinciding with the United Nations Climate Change Conference, and had its U.S. premiere on April 14, 2016, at the Rayburn Building in Washington, D.C. The film was shown in 400 theaters across the United States for one day on May 2, 2016.

Why Watch

  • •See Marc Morano's arguments against climate consensus.
  • •Meet Sarah Palin discussing her lawsuit over polar bears.
  • •Find out about the film's funding by fossil fuel interests.

Did You Know

•The film premiered in Paris on December 7, 2015.
•It was shown in 400 theaters across the U.S. on May 2, 2016.
•Sarah Palin attended the U.S. premiere and discussed her 2008 lawsuit.
•The film is funded by CFACT, a group backed by the fossil fuel lobby.

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Climate change skepticismPolitical documentariesFossil fuel advocacy