What a fantastic documentary! I was ready to dismiss it I'd heard the argument about coal- burning electricity production and it seemed pretty fair to me. But this film goes into so much more depth and detail. And while it talks about science and politics, it manages to be highly entertaining at every turn.
I think this is due in part to the sincerity and warmth of the characters involved in trying to save the iconic EV1 (Chelsea Sexton is my new hero). I think the interviewers did a great job of getting people's views and personalities across. I thought they'd be a bunch of nuts, but within minutes I was ready to pull my gas-guzzler to bits in sympathy. I wanted an electric engine, I wanted to become a part of the movement that these people so passionately believed in.
Both sides of the argument seemed to get a fair hearing. And they managed to get interviews with some very interesting people at all levels. The arguments made by the film where coherent and well-structured, and the footage they managed to find was great considering just how badly GM wanted it destroyed.
This is everything a good documentary should be. Even if you have no interest in cars or the environment or the dodgy dealings of the oil industry, see this movie. I'll open your eyes.
I think this is due in part to the sincerity and warmth of the characters involved in trying to save the iconic EV1 (Chelsea Sexton is my new hero). I think the interviewers did a great job of getting people's views and personalities across. I thought they'd be a bunch of nuts, but within minutes I was ready to pull my gas-guzzler to bits in sympathy. I wanted an electric engine, I wanted to become a part of the movement that these people so passionately believed in.
Both sides of the argument seemed to get a fair hearing. And they managed to get interviews with some very interesting people at all levels. The arguments made by the film where coherent and well-structured, and the footage they managed to find was great considering just how badly GM wanted it destroyed.
This is everything a good documentary should be. Even if you have no interest in cars or the environment or the dodgy dealings of the oil industry, see this movie. I'll open your eyes.