Three million homes watched the documentary when it premiered on HBO in June 2010, bringing attention to the dangers of hydraulic fracturing.
“Not in your backyard. Not yet.”
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Three million homes watched the documentary when it premiered on HBO in June 2010, bringing attention to the dangers of hydraulic fracturing.
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Josh Fox receives a letter in May 2008 offering nearly $100,000 to lease his family's land in Milanville, Pennsylvania, for natural gas drilling. He travels across the United States, visiting communities in places like Dimock, Colorado, and Texas, where hydraulic fracturing has become common. Residents share stories of contaminated water and air, with some experiencing health issues linked to fracking. Despite legal battles and settlements, gas companies maintain that their practices do not cause harm. The film raises concerns about the environmental impact of drilling in sensitive areas like the New York City Watershed.
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The GuardianA grim study of how the push to drill for natural gas is turning vast swaths of beautiful American country into dangerous sludge dumps.
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- See how fracking affects communities like Dimock, Pennsylvania.
- Find out why tap water can be lit on fire in some areas.
- Meet residents fighting against gas companies for clean water.
Did You Know
- Gasland premiered at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival and won a Special Jury Prize.
- The film was seen by over 250,000 people during a 250-city grassroots tour.
- Gasland was nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 83rd Academy Awards.
- Josh Fox received an offer of nearly $100,000 to lease his family's land for drilling.
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What is hydraulic fracturing?
Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is a method used to stimulate production in oil and gas wells by injecting fluid into rock formations.
When did Gasland premiere?
Gasland premiered at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival.
What awards did Gasland win?
Gasland won Outstanding Directing for Nonfiction Programming at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards and was nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 83rd Academy Awards.
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