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Petropolis: Aerial Perspectives on the Alberta Tar Sands
Genres
Documentary
Overview
The huge tar sands in Alberta are a potentially profitable resource, but the environmental impact could be heavy and long-term.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
43 min
Release Date
2009-04-23
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
8
Vote Average
6.5
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
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