The Real Price of Oil - PT. 2/3 - The Ring Of Fire

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Channel: The Ring of Fire · 2009 · News & Politics

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Since the 1960's, US oil giant Chevron has been drilling for oil in the rainforests of Ecuador.  During this time, they've managed to dump more oil and other byproducts into nearby ecosystems than were spilled from the Exxon Valdez.  On top of this, they've also been committing some of the worst human rights abuses in modern times. But in spite of all of this, the company has yet to face any real legal ramifications for their actions.  Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. talks with award-winning documentary filmmaker Joe Berlinger, whose new film "Crude: The Real Price of Oil," talks about these atrocities, and the burgeoning efforts to bring Chevron to justice.

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