A cautionary document that explores in depth the impact that offshore oil discoveries have had on Stavanger, Norway, and on Aberdeen and the Shetland Islands in Scotland. Confronted by the huge deposits in the Hibernia field off Newfoundland, Atlantic Canadians are advised to begin planning now for the inevitable effects that this oil will have on their indigenous industries, particularly fisheries. In addition to its relevance to Atlantic Canada, the film holds interest for anyone concerned about the effects of heavy, rapid industrialization on both the environment and traditional ways of life.
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ACMI Identifier
313888
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Atlantic Coast (Canada)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Canada - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Indigenous peoples - Canada
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Newfoundland - Social life and customs
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Economic development - Environmental aspects
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Energy policy - Environmental aspects
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environment - Social aspects
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environmental education
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environmental health
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environmental policy
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural resources - Canada
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural resources - Environmental aspects
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Oil fields
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Economic development - Environmental aspects
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Economic development projects
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Environment - Social aspects
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Environmental health
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)