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Wiebo's war [videorecording] / produced by 52 Media Inc. in co-production with The National Film Board of Canada ; director/screenwriter, David York ; producers, David York, Bonnie Thompson.

York, David. (Director, Producer, Screenwriter). Thompson, Bonnie. (Producer). National Film Board of Canada. (Added Author).

Summary:

Wiebo's War tells the story of a man's epic battle with the oil and gas industry and asks provocative questions about an individual's civil liberties. The problems of Reverend Wiebo Ludwig and his clan began in the 1990s, when they discovered that their farm lay on top of one of the largest undeveloped fields of natural gas on the continent. Wells were drilled in close proximity to their home in Alberta, despite the family's concerns over their potentially harmful impact. Soon after, livestock began to die, and the Christian community started experiencing health problems, including a series of miscarriages. After five years of being ignored by the oil and gas industry, Ludwig decided to fight for his land and his family's survival. This feature documentary by filmmaker David York is a nuanced portrait of a man driven to extremes, vilified by the media and alienated from his community. It raises the unsettling question: How far would you go to defend your family and your land?

Record details

  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (ca. 94 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Publisher: [Toronto, Ont.] : 52 Media Inc., 2011 ;

Content descriptions

General Note:
Originally produced as a documentary motion picture in 2011.
Special features: additional scenes and music (ca. 80 min.)
Formatted Contents Note:
Living in terrible darkness -- A rude guest -- It's going to be war -- A new well -- Awakened resolve -- Arrest -- A senseless tragedy -- Waking from a dream -- Responsibility to God -- The crown of continuing.
System Details Note:
DVD ; widescreen (16 x 9) ; Dolby digital 5.1.
Language Note:
In English, with optional French subtitles.

Search for related items by subject

Subject: Ludwig, Wiebo.
Petroleum industry and trade > Moral and ethical aspects > Alberta.
Natural gas > Environmental aspects > Alberta > Hythe.
Hydrogen sulfide > Physiological effect.
Hydrogen sulfide > Environmental aspects.
Environmental health > Alberta > Hythe.
Condensate oil wells > Alberta > Health aspects.
Gas well drilling > Environmental aspects > Alberta.
Groundwater > Pollution > Alberta > Hythe.
Direct action > Alberta.
Right of property > Alberta > Hythe.
Vandalism > Alberta.
Livestock > Mortality > Alberta > Hythe.
Environmental protection > Alberta > Citizen participation.
Offenses against the environment > Prevention.
Trickle Creek Farm (Hythe, Alta.)

Available copies

  • 3 of 3 copies available at Sitka.
  • 3 of 3 copies available at BC Public Libraries. (Show)

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  • 0 current holds with 0 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Holdable? Status Due Date
Beaver Valley Public Library DVD 333.8232 WIE (Text) 35144000122437 DVDs/Videos Volume hold Available -
Prince Rupert Library EDVD 333.82 Wieb 409 (Text) 33294005003165 DVDs Volume hold Available -
Williams Lake Branch 333.8232 WIE (Text) 33923005406602 Digital Video Disc Volume hold Available -

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