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Deep Dive: Wiebo's War (2011)

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Wiebo's War
Wiebo's War is a documentary about Wiebo Ludwig, an eco-warrior living in Trickle Creek, Alberta. The film, directed by David York, captures Ludwig's life from late 2008 to 2010, including his family's experiences with stillbirths and miscarriages, which they attribute to sour gas emissions from nearby gas wells. The documentary features personal footage, including a scene where Ludwig holds a stillborn infant and another where a family member ignites water from the kitchen tap, illustrating their concerns about environmental hazards. The film also addresses Ludwig's arrest in early 2010 as a suspect in bombings targeting sour-gas installations in British Columbia. It presents a four-hour conversation between Ludwig, his sons, and the atheist director, revealing their contrasting beliefs about faith and existence. The documentary premiered at the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival and opened in Canada on October 14, 2011.

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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Environmental activismCanadian documentariesFamily health issues