SYNOPSICS
Peace Out (2011) is a English movie. Charles Wilkinson has directed this movie. Mark Jaccard,David Schindler,Diane Culling,Ben Parfitt are the starring of this movie. It was released in 2011. Peace Out (2011) is considered one of the best Documentary,History,News movie in India and around the world.
Peace Out seeks to engage those of us who do not connect our daily decisions with global land use issues. It focuses on the North Western Canadian wilderness, however the issues are universal. The film engages hydro and natural gas energy executives, oil company reps, nuclear spokesmen, scientists, academics and activists in an intelligent debate that leaves the viewer to decide. The film presents a beautiful, thought provoking look at a rapidly transforming landscape.
Peace Out (2011) Reviews
An overview of energy production: Site C dam, Fracking for shale gas, Nuclear plant and the Tar Sands
I saw this documentary in Fort St. John B.C. in a theatre with a sold out crowd on Saturday, November 5, 2011. I very much enjoyed the film. It had excellent photographs with commentary that was easily understood. I sat for the 80 minutes and did not think of the time once. The information on the 4 areas presented made me realize that we are guzzling energy and as a Society we need to curb our addiction. Can we do it in time? We need to protect our precious water that is being used by companies at an enormous rate. What will future generations think? More people need to see this great documentary!!! Since seeing the film, I have been discussing the contents with others and have found myself wondering what I can do personally.
Wake up call for anyone who loves their children
Peace Out is the kind of film that makes you want to be a better person - for your kids and your grandkids sake. Not just another industry-bashing documentary about what's wrong with the world, Peace Out forces us to accept our role as the driving force behind energy development. The film basically asks us to choose our poison - major river valleys flooded for large hydro dams, nuclear power plants, expansion of the Alberta tar sands to allow the United States to step back from Middle Eastern oil, shale gas developments that forever remove fresh water from an increasingly thirsty planet. Or maybe there's another way. For the sake of those unborn children we already love, maybe we could just unplug. Peace Out tells a regional story about a remote area of North America, but it's implications are far-reaching. The film is rich in interviews with well-respected experts in the fields of energy and ecology. It is an absolute must-see for everyone who isn't a card-carrying member of the Flat Earth Society. Watch it with friends, because you are going to need to go out for a drink and talk about it afterwards.
a documentary that includes interviews with industry and other experts.
This is an important and timely documentary in my opinion. Northeastern BC and northern ALBERTA, CANADA are areas that few people know or care about yet... Our future is threatened by the very real possibility of huge expansions in industry and infrastructure. Understanding that our energy habits affect the world around us in a measurable way is a central theme. Although the focus is on the Peace River, the Peace River Valley, and its people/communities, these discussions have a wider relevance. Therefore, this film really is important to everyone with ears to hear, and eyes to see. This documentary serves as a catalyst to discuss what, where, when and how communities will manage change, and a challenge to watch our overall energy consumption more closely. It has left enough questions unanswered to warrant further investigation... Let's hope that the term 'Peace Out' is not prophetic in being a friendly way of saying goodbye to the remaining beautiful and irreplaceable Peace River and everything that goes with it.
A must watch - it's time we get the word out
An informative and interesting documentary with some big players. Interesting interviews, close to home but with a global perspective. As a society, we have not done enough to educate ourselves as our energy craving increases - we are all guilty of enjoying the pleasures. As a person who is concerned for our environmental future but also one who enjoys a "Convenient" and accessible lifestyle, I realize the importance of growth and business. Pulp and Paper and energy sectors have provided me and my family the lifestyle we enjoy - but perhaps at too much of a cost. This film makes you look at both sides of the equation and made me consider the simple changes I could make in my life to reduce my demand on energy. I realize I did not do enough to educate my children - and despite the efforts made by the school system, they are not very green. This film, leaves you a little down - realizing how wasteful we are but it also gives some hope - hope that we do not have to abandon the conveniences but by changing our attitudes and actions, we may just be able to alter our path to ensure sustainability.
Reality check - be a conscious energy consumer or Peace Out
You should watch this film, no matter where you live in North America. Although it focuses on BC and Alberta the repercussions stretch all across North America (Canada/the States)...and beyond. The message is "our energy consumption is out of control" and there's references to us being addicted to energy literally almost going crazy for our "next hit". Northern Canada is less populated with people, therefore we should exploit it for all the resources that are available right? Watch the movie and think about that, the bigger picture, what's really valuable to you, important to you, WHAT ARE YOU WILLING TO DO OR GIVE UP/CHANGE, where do you stand on the battle of money/food/energy/the environment/social implications/health... Enjoy and be sure to have a few friends to talk to while watching/after the film - you'll need them.