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Deep Dive: The Big Fix (2020)

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The Big Fix
The Big Fix is a documentary that follows filmmakers Josh and Rebecca Tickell as they travel along the Gulf of Mexico, meeting residents affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The film presents personal accounts from locals whose lives were altered by the disaster, emphasizing the environmental and health impacts of the spill. The documentary argues that BP used the oil dispersant Corexit to create a false sense of safety regarding the Louisiana beaches and the surrounding water and seafood. It includes interviews with various participants, such as Jean-Michel Cousteau and Chris Hedges, to provide a broader perspective on the implications of the spill and the corporate response to the disaster.

Why Watch

  • •Meet residents impacted by the Deepwater Horizon spill.
  • •See the effects of Corexit on Gulf waters.
  • •Follow interviews with environmental experts and activists.

Did You Know

•The Big Fix was the only US documentary selected for Cannes in 2011.
•Omar Mateen, who later committed the 2016 Orlando shooting, appears in the film.
•The film won Best Documentary at both the Italian Environmental Film Festival and the International Water and Film Festival.

Perfect For

Environmental activismOil spill impactDocumentary enthusiasts