Crude Oil (film)

Crude Oil is a 2008 documentary film written and directed by Ron Hays. The film explores the issues surrounding crude oil extraction and its impact on the environment and local communities, specifically focusing on the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. It examines the complex relationships between oil companies, government corruption, and the social and environmental consequences of oil production in the region. Key themes explored in the film include environmental degradation, human rights abuses, economic disparity, and the struggle for resource control. The film features interviews with local residents, activists, and industry experts, providing a multi-faceted perspective on the challenges and conflicts arising from the oil industry's presence in the Niger Delta.