450 kilometres northwest of Edmonton, Wiebo Ludwig and his family live in an isolated community while facing health issues they attribute to nearby gas wells.
Synopsis
450 kilometres northwest of Edmonton, Wiebo Ludwig and his family live in an isolated community while facing health issues they attribute to nearby gas wells.
Synopsis
Wiebo Ludwig, a Christian eco-warrior, lives with his family in Trickle Creek, Alberta, a remote community built on land near one of North America's largest natural gas fields. Over the years, the Ludwigs have faced personal tragedies, including stillbirths and livestock deaths, which they attribute to sour gas emissions from nearby wells. Filmed between 2008 and 2010, the documentary captures Ludwig's escalating conflict with the oil industry, culminating in his arrest as a suspect in bombings targeting gas installations in British Columbia.
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Why Watch
- Meet Wiebo Ludwig and his family in Trickle Creek.
- See personal footage of a stillborn infant held by Wiebo.
- Find out about Ludwig's arrest related to sour-gas bombings.
Did You Know
- Wiebo Ludwig was first approached by David York in 2008.
- Filming took place from late 2008 to 2010 in Trickle Creek, Alberta.
- Ludwig was arrested in early 2010 as a suspect in bombings.
- The film has a duration of 93 minutes.
- Wiebo's War premiered at the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival.
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Who directed Wiebo's War?
Wiebo's War was directed by David York.
When did Wiebo's War premiere in North America?
Wiebo's War had its North American premiere at the 2011 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival.
What significant events are documented in Wiebo's War?
The film documents a stillbirth, a string of miscarriages among Ludwig family members, and livestock deaths attributed to sour gas from nearby gas wells.
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