Dear Governor Cuomo (2012)

'Dear Governor Cuomo' is a concert protest film aimed at influencing New York state's decision to ban hydraulic fracturing - fracking - or adopt it. Featuring local activists including Mark Ruffalo, 'Melissa Leo' , 'Natalie Merchant' , Pete Seeger, Citizen Cope and scientists like Sandra Steingraber, the film - a blend of 'The Last Waltz' and 'An Inconvenient Truth' lays out the science and facts behind the decision and encourages the governor to join the anti-fracking majority in his state. Though focused on the issue in New York, the education, and incredible music, are relevant in the 34 states that already allow fracking.

Director: Jon Bowermaster, Alex Gibney, Natalie Merchant
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 65 min
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Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dear Governor Cuomo about?
'Dear Governor Cuomo' is a concert protest film aimed at influencing New York state's decision to ban hydraulic fracturing - fracking - or adopt it. Featuring local activists including Mark Ruffalo, 'Melissa Leo' , 'Natalie Merchant' , Pete Seeger, Citizen Cope and scientists like Sandra Steingraber, the film - a blend of 'The Last Waltz' and 'An Inconvenient Truth' lays out the science and facts behind the decision and encourages the governor to join the anti-fracking majority in his state. Though focused on the issue in New York, the education, and incredible music, are relevant in the 34 states that already allow fracking.
Who directed Dear Governor Cuomo?
Dear Governor Cuomo was directed by Jon Bowermaster, Alex Gibney, Natalie Merchant.
How long is Dear Governor Cuomo?
Dear Governor Cuomo has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
What genre is Dear Governor Cuomo?
Dear Governor Cuomo is a Documentary film.
Where was Dear Governor Cuomo produced?
Dear Governor Cuomo was produced in United States of America.