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Wiebo's War - DVD/La guerre de Wiebo - DVD
Description
Wiebo’s War tells the story of a man’s
epic battle with the oil and gas industry and asks provocative questions about
an individual's civil liberties. The problems of Reverend Wiebo Ludwig and his
clan began in the 1990s, when they discovered that their farm lay on top of
one of the largest undeveloped fields of natural gas on the continent. Wells
were drilled in close proximity to their home, in Alberta, despite the
family’s concerns over their potentially harmful impact. Soon after, livestock
began to die, and the Christian community started experiencing health
problems, including a series of miscarriages. After five years of being
ignored by the oil and gas industry, Ludwig decided to fight for his land and
his family’s survival This feature documentary by filmmaker David York is a
nuanced portrait of a man driven to extremes, vilified by the media and
alienated from his community. It raises the unsettling question: How far would
you go to defend your family and your land?
SPECIAL FEATURES
More than 80 minutes of additional scenes and music!
2011, 93 min 12 s
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