Storyline

In 1956, geologist Marion King Hubbard proposed the peak oil theory: Once easily extractable oil reserves are depleted, demand will exceed supply and the natural-gas-dependent global economy will eventually collapse. This documentary argues that Hubbard was correct, drawing upon the testimony of a wide range of experts, concluding oil supplies will peak by 2020 and that alternative energy solutions will not be found quickly enough to provide a viable alternative.

Plot Keywords

geologist, congressman, banker, professor, car dealer, government official, disheartening, somber, california, texas, venezuela, azerbaijan, oil, energy crisis, economy, environmental consciousness, wretched excess, pursuit, 2000s

Short Review

The facts in this documentary are astoundingly sobering, and yet society continues to keep its head buried in the sand. By avoiding any political slant, the filmmakers forcefully get the message across.

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