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Frackman
When governments fail us, ordinary people have to become heroes.
Genres
Documentary
Overview
Frackman tells the story of accidental activist Dayne Pratzky and his struggle against international gas companies. Australia will soon become the world's biggest gas exporter as more than 30,000 'fracked' wells are sunk in the state of Queensland where Dayne lives. He and his neighbours have unwittingly become the centre of a massive industrial landscape and they have no legal right to stop mining on their land. Dayne embarks on a journey that transforms him from conservative pig-shooter to sophisticated global activist as the Frackman. He meets the people drawn into a battle that is crossing the ideological divide, bringing together a peculiar alliance of farmers, activists and political conservatives. Along the way Dayne encounters love, tragedy and triumph.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
90 min
Release Date
2015-03-06
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
2
Vote Average
3
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Dayne Pratzky
Himself
Drew Hutton
Himself
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