Environmentalists and Oil Barons Both Back the Film "Promised Land"

Environmentalists and Oil Barons Both Back the Film "Promised Land"

Have you ever heard the expression “the enemy of my enemy is my friend”?  It turns out that two lobbies who seldom see eye to eye, are both seeing the promise in Matt Damon’s new film “Promised Land”.  The film makes a stink about the process of natural gas extraction called Fracking.  Fracking or Hydraulic Fracturing involves injecting high pressure water and a cocktail of chemicals into the ground to break up the bedrock and release natural gas.  The process is highly controversial and is considered to be damaging to the environment, especially to the water table.

The Oscar Nominated documentary “Gasland” sheds a pro-environmental light on Fracking.

 

Hollywood, notoriously liberal and pro environment loves the film for its protection of the environment.  The film starring Matt Damon (co-writer of the screenplay) and John Krasinski who are both notable Fracking opponents.

http://www.businessinsider.com/these-six-celebrities-are-taking-strides-against-fracking-2012-4#

Also supporting the film, The United Arab Emirates have a vested interest in the downfall of the Fracking industry as it would cut into their business.  They have contributed financially to the backing of this film.

http://www.businessinsider.com/matt-damon-movie-blasts-fracking-backed-by-uae-2012-9

With a film about natural gas extraction, a ‘release’ party takes on a whole new meaning.  Just the same, olfactory risk aside, I’d love to be there to see the two groups on opposite sides of the room.  Just like oil and water, and reminiscent of those junior high dances, the two groups won’t mix except in their support of this film.

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(Cocktails to be served at the release party)

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