Houston, We Have a Problem

G
1h 25m
2009
8 /10 (3)

Overview

Director Nicole Torre directed this documentary about the America´s oil industry. The Oil Barons, Wildcatters, and roughnecks and their long struggle to feed America's ferocious oil appetite. Step inside the oil culture to understand just how the USA became so addicted and why Houston believes we must go "Green" for a secure domestic energy future. .

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Languages : English
Released Date: 2009-03-25
Cast : Not Available

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