February 2011: 20 000 people demonstrate in southern France against the shale gas licenses that have been issued in backroom deals, Meanwhile the European Parliament begins its first inquiry on the subject, From the outset, there is a split between the conservative representatives, swayed by the economic arguments in favor of fracking, and opponents invoking the precautionary principle. In areas affected by the permits, people are getting organized, building their knowledge, and taking action. Local mayors step up, issue local bylaws and relay information about the situation up to the national government. This grassroots movement makes it all the way to European-level institutions.
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Sebastien Absolu, Olivier Alers, Delphine Batho, Muriel Bodin, José Bové, Thierry Bruyère-Isnard
Crew: Carole Menduni (Writer), Doris Buttignol (Writer), Carole Menduni (Screenplay), Claire Viroulaud (Public Relations), Mathilde Cellier (Publicist), Doris Buttignol (Director of Photography)
Country: France
Language: Français
Studio: Lardux films, Les brasseurs de cages, Les films du zèbre
Runtime: 90 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Apr 02, 2014
IMDb: 4
