Film Lens
Pump is a 2014 documentary directed by Josh Tickell and Rebecca Harrell Tickell. It examines the history of petroleum-based fuel consumption, focusing primarily on the United States while also addressing the automotive industry in China. The film discusses the internal combustion engine and the geopolitical implications of petroleum use, setting the stage for a conversation about alternative energy options for vehicles.
The documentary presents various alternative fuels such as ethanol, methanol, and electric vehicles, including Tesla Motors. It also covers flexible-fuel vehicles in both Brazil and the United States. The film received funding from notable figures like John Paul DeJoria and organizations like the Fuel Freedom Foundation, which aims to reduce American dependence on imported oil through domestic production of methanol and biofuels.
Why Watch
- •Meet John Hofmeister, former President of Shell Oil Co.
- •Find out about flexible-fuel vehicles in Brazil.
- •See the impact of biofuels on food production.
Did You Know
•The film was funded by John Paul DeJoria, founder of Patrón tequila.
•Pump discusses flexible-fuel vehicles in both Brazil and the US.
•A peer-reviewed paper found maize ethanol has higher emissions than gasoline.
•The film has a runtime of 88 minutes and was released in 2014.
Perfect For
Alternative energy advocatesAutomotive industry followersEnvironmental policy enthusiasts