Arts & Entertainment

Controversial Film to Show at Bryn Mawr Film Institute

'FrackNation' was produced as a response to Josh Fox's film 'Gasland.'

Journalist and documentarian Phelim McAleer will screen his controversial documentary, FrackNation, at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute on Wednesday, April 10 at 7 p.m.

McAleer will be on hand after the screening to discuss the issues presented in his film, which was produced as a response to Josh Fox’s film Gasland.

The cost per ticket is $10 prior to April 10, and $15 at the door. Students are free at the door with their student ID. Register for the event here.

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The documentary was funded by backers on Kickstarter who wanted McAleer to talk to the people who live and work in the natural gas industry.

Watch a trailer of the movie by clicking on the photo at right.

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