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How to Blow up a Pipeline

Daniel Goldhaber
zebracinema
Thu 28 Sep 23 and Tue 24 Oct 23

An exciting film about an ethical dilemma: how far can or may climate activism go?

This exciting ecothriller tells the story of a group of youths who plan an attack on an oil pipeline. Xochitl lost her mother to cancer. Michael’s community is facing the consequences of fracking. Theo is ill because as a child she was exposed to radioactivity. Resident Dwayne is caught up in a legal battle with the oil company, that wants to place a pipeline across his land.

 

This ecothriller catches the eye because of its fantastic cast, thrilling scenes, pulsing electronic music and a strong script, loosely based on an eponymous, non-fictional book. The marvellous editing brings about an intense tempo that will hold you on the edge of your seat.

direction
Daniel Goldhaber
cast
Ariela Barer, Kristine Froseth, Lukas Gage
duration
103 min
year
2022
country
United States of America
language
English
Subtitles
Dutch

With its strong character work that gets interwoven with a striking story of sabotage, ‘How to Blow Up a Pipeline’ is a riveting tapestry of the plight facing the modern climate justice movement.

Chase Hutchinson, Collider