Seen at the San Francisco International Film Festival: “Crude”
What is it? Crude, a documentary about an ongoing class-action lawsuit brought by native communities in Ecuador against Chevron Oil for contamination of rivers and soil and resultant cases of cancer and infant mortality. Directed by acclaimed documentarian Joe Berlinger.
How is it? A great story that tells itself. Feels like all Berlinger had to do was show up.
Should I see it? Playing at a half-dozen other festivals up through the end of June. Since it plays less like cinema and more like a special on Frontline, probably worth waiting until DVD.