Burning the Future: Coal in America (2008)

Synopsis: Though coal might seem like an ecological and economical bargain compared to oil, this documentary from director David Novack proves this can be a fatal choice. BURNING THE FUTURE: COAL IN AMERICA examines life in West Virginia, where the... Though coal might seem like an ecological and economical bargain compared to oil, this documentary from director David Novack proves this can be a fatal choice. BURNING THE FUTURE: COAL IN AMERICA examines life in West Virginia, where the process of coal extraction puts toxins into the water and destroys more than a million acres of mountains. Novack's film shows these harmful effects, as well as the efforts of locals to bring their plight to the world's attention. [More]