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Deep Dive: The Bentley Effect (2017)

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The Bentley Effect
The Bentley Effect focuses on the Northern Rivers community in New South Wales, which faced threats from gas field industrialization. Over a five-year period, the film follows the 'Protectors', a diverse group of citizens who united to advocate against fracking in their region. Through their experiences, the documentary presents a narrative of grassroots activism and community response to corporate interests. Interspersed with insights from leading social commentators, the film positions this local movement as a modern-day equivalent to the Eureka Stockade, a significant historical event in Australian labor history. The documentary captures the emotional and social dynamics of the community as they confront the challenges posed by big business and environmental concerns.

Why Watch

  • •Meet the 'Protectors' fighting against gas field industrialization.
  • •Find out how a community united against fracking in NSW.
  • •See insights from leading social commentators on activism.

Did You Know

•The documentary spans a five-year period of activism in Northern Rivers.
•The film is 85 minutes long, focusing on local community efforts.
•The movement is referred to as the non-violent 'Eureka Stockade' of our time.

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Environmental activismCommunity organizingFracking issues