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Fuel (2008) -- The film exposes shocking connections between the auto industry, the oil industry, and the government, while exploring alternative energies such as solar, wind, electricity, and non-food-based biofuels.

Overview

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Director:
Joshua Tickell
Writer:
Johnny O'Hara (writer)
Contact:
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Genre:
Documentary more
Tagline:
The world is addicted to oil... It's time for an intervention.
Plot:
Director Josh Tickell takes us along for his 11 year journey around the world to find solutions to America's addiction to oil... more | full synopsis
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Awards:
1 nomination more
NewsDesk:
(11 articles)
Movie Review - 'Fuel'
 (From Get The Big Picture. 10 April 2009, 1:21 AM, PDT)

Allen Lands 19th Screenplay Nomination
 (From WENN. 7 January 2009, 11:16 PM, PST)

User Comments:
Important and moving documentary about America's dependence on foreign oil! more

Cast

  (Credited cast)
Joshua Tickell ... Himself / narrator
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Barbara Boxer ... Herself - Senator - California
Richard Branson ... Himself - Founder, Virgin Group

George W. Bush ... Himself - President of the United States (archive footage)
Jimmy Carter ... Himself - President of the United States (archive footage)

Sheryl Crow ... Herself - Musician / Environmental Activist

Larry David ... Himself - Actor / Comedian / Environmental Activist
Laurie David ... Herself - Actor / Comedian / Environmental Activist

Deborah Dupre ... Herself - Environmental Activist and Josh's Mom

Dwight D. Eisenhower ... Himself - President of the United States

Larry Hagman ... Himself - Actor / Renewable Energy Advocate

Woody Harrelson ... Himself - Actor / Environmentalist
Jay Inslee ... Himself - Congressman, Washington
Robert Kennedy Jr. ... Himself - Attorney for NRDC / President, Water Keeper Alliance
Frank Lautenberg ... Himself - Senator - New Jersey

Willie Nelson ... Himself - Musician / Co-Founder, Farm Aid

Ronald Reagan ... Himself - President of the United States (archive footage)
Scott Ritter ... Himself - Former UN Weapons Inspector in Iraq

Julia Roberts ... Herself - Actress / Spokesperson & Chair, School Bus America
Neil Young ... Himself - Musician / Co-Founder, Farm Aid
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Additional Details

Runtime:
112 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Stereo
Certification:
USA:Not Rated

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Director Josh Tickell worked on FUEL for 11 years. more

FAQ

Are filling stations that sell Biodiesel hard to find?
How long did it take for Josh Tickell to make the film, "FUEL"?
Does biodiesel destroy food and cause deforestation?
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16 out of 16 people found the following comment useful:-
Important and moving documentary about America's dependence on foreign oil!, 16 October 2008
10/10
Author: abby_gwen from United States

This film is amazing, beautiful and important. I believe it's this year's Inconvenient Truth but human and moving as it is Josh Tickell's personal story and currently his life mission. Everyone needs to see this film. It's is so inspiring! I am going to trade in my car for one that runs on bio-diesel because that is something I can do to cause change in this crucial area of the economy, foreign policy, the future of this planet! This film is so motivating that you are going to want to tell everyone you know to see this film and it's so timely considering the election and the current state of affairs. I usually find documentaries the cure for insomnia however FUEL is engaging and entertaining and makes you get off your butt and do something that makes a difference for our world!

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