Fields of Fuel (2008)

America is addicted to oil and it is time for an intervention. Enter Josh Tickell, a man with a plan and a Veggie Van, who is taking on big oil, big government, and big soy to find solutions in places few people have looked.

Director:

Joshua Tickell (as Josh Tickell)

Writer:

Johnny O'Hara

Stars:

Laurie Lennard, Larry David, Larry Hagman

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Laurie Lennard	...	Herself - Stopglobalwarming.org (as Laurie David)
Larry David	...	Himself - Actor / Comedian / Environmentalist
Larry Hagman	...	Himself - Actor / Renewable Energy Advocate
Woody Harrelson	...	Himself - Actor / Environmentalist
Jack Johnson	...	Himself - Musician / Environmentalist
Willie Nelson	...	Himself - Musician / Farm Aid Co-Founder
Julia Roberts	...	Herself - Actress / Spokesperson & Chairwoman of School Bus America
Neil Young	...	Himself - Musician / Farm Aid Co-Founder
Richard Branson	...	Himself - Founder of Virgin (as Sir Richard Branson)
Gal Luft	...	Himself - Executive Director of Institute for the Analysis of Global Security (as Dr. Gal Luft)
Colin Campbell	...	Himself - Oil Geologist / Author (as Dr. Colin Campbell)
Herman Franssen	...	Himself - President of International Energy Associates (as Dr. Hermann Frassen)
Matthew Simmons	...	Himself - Former Advisor to President Bush
Bill Shepard	...	Himself - Author / Professor of Electrical Engineering & Renewal Energy (as Dr. Bill Shepard)
Roger Ballentine	...	Himself - Former Energy Advisor to President Clinton

Storyline

The film tells the story of biodiesel, an alternative fuel for diesel engines. Made from vegetable oil, it is non-toxic, has low carbon dioxide emissions and can ultimately replace all liquid fuels used in the United States, thus freeing America's dependence on oil needed for gasoline.

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Plot Keywords:

oil | fuel | vegetable | alternative energy | environmental issues | 

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Genres:

Documentary

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 January 2008 (USA)

Also Known As:

Fuel

Filming Locations:

Austin, Texas, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Blue Water Entertainment, Open Pictures, Fields of Fuel LLC

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min 100 min (European Film Market)

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

Drive
Written by Rebecca Harrell Tickell, Raney Shockne, Gregg Orenstein & Ginger Blake
Performed by Rebecca Harrell Tickell
Produced by The Winter Brothers

User Reviews

hands down the best documentary on biological diesel

reasons to love Fields of Fuel:

1. It sold out opening night at the Seattle International Film Festival

2. It got a standing ovation at the Seattle International Film Festival

3. It won the Audience Award for Best Documentary at SUNDANCE

4. Willie Nelson and Neil Young and Jack Johnson make appearances in the film

5. Algae to biological diesel is the next BIG THING (and no, it does not compromise food security or climate change).

6. www.fields-of-fuel.com

7. Josh Tickell (filmmaker) and Rebecca Harrell (marketing director) are just such a cute and courageous couple!

Love much, Maggie Avid Seattle volunteer for Fields of Fuel