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Petropolis: Aerial Perspectives on the Alberta Tar Sands
6.8 / 10• 2009• 43m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
The huge tar sands in Alberta are a potentially profitable resource, but the environmental impact could be heavy and long-term.
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Peter Mettler's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Petropolis: Aerial Perspectives on the Alberta Tar Sands is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
