Metro Cinema Society: Crude Sacrifice

Crude Sacrifice

Canada, 80 min, Dir: Lawrence Carota

Oil and democracy don't mix! Crude Sacrifice explores the tragic outcome and the devastating consequences of this deadly combination by taking an intimate look at the northern Alberta community of Fort Chipewyan, which is struggling to survive the development of the Athabasca Tar Sands. Shot over a period of two years, the film speaks to many critical issues that we face today and to the future of our country. The film examines how all levels of government have abandoned their responsibility to protect the health and wellness of the people of Fort Chipewyan, Albertans and all Canadians. The inability for citizens to have any input in the decisions that ultimately affect their water, air and land is revealed directly through comments from residents of the area, renowned scientists, government representatives and Tar Sands insiders.

Produced without funding from any government agency, environmental organization or private corporation, Crude Sacrifice was made completely independently and is told without narration or editorial comment. The film seeks to express the sentiments of all those who are directly involved in telling this true story, so that citizens of this country may make up their own minds about what should be done.

Director in attendance with Q&A to follow. Admission: $10. All proceeds will go toward paying for production costs.

In addition to Metro Cinema's program schedule for the month of April is Lawrence Carota's recently completed feature length documentary 'Crude Sacrifice' will be screening in Zeidler Hall Sunday April 26th @ 2:30pm.