The Oil Machine (2022)
Can we break our addiction?
From the discovery of huge oil fields off the coast of Scotland to their mass privatisation during the Thatcher era, The Oil Machine highlights how oil became the invisible engine driving UK economic and public policy. In the wake of COP26 in Glasgow, demand for climate action has become a key societal concern and the pressure on both oil companies and the government continues to mount. Bringing together a wide range of voices, from industry executives and economists to young activists, Davie offers a visceral and thought-provoking interrogation into how this insidious machine might be dismantled.
Director: Emma Davie
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: November 4, 2022
Cast
- Holly Gillibrand - Self
- Kevin Anderson - Self
- Emeka Emembolu - Self
- Jake Molloy - Self
- James Marriott - Self
- Mikaela Loach - Self
- Deirdre Michie - Self
- Steve Waygood - Self
- Tessa Khan - Self
- Ann Pettifor - Self
Production: BBC Scotland
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Oil Machine about?
- From the discovery of huge oil fields off the coast of Scotland to their mass privatisation during the Thatcher era, The Oil Machine highlights how oil became the invisible engine driving UK economic and public policy. In the wake of COP26 in Glasgow, demand for climate action has become a key societal concern and the pressure on both oil companies and the government continues to mount. Bringing together a wide range of voices, from industry executives and economists to young activists, Davie offers a visceral and thought-provoking interrogation into how this insidious machine might be dismantled.
- Who directed The Oil Machine?
- The Oil Machine was directed by Emma Davie.
- Who stars in The Oil Machine?
- The Oil Machine stars Holly Gillibrand, Kevin Anderson, Emeka Emembolu, Jake Molloy, James Marriott, Mikaela Loach.
- How long is The Oil Machine?
- The Oil Machine has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is The Oil Machine?
- The Oil Machine is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Oil Machine produced?
- The Oil Machine was produced in United Kingdom.