Documentary film-makers Josh and Rebecca Tickell have followed up their Sundance award-winning film “Fuel” with a new documentary that looks at America’s need to break its reliance on oil through the use of alternative solutions including ethanol.
Their new film, “Freedom,” outlines the clear dangers of remaining an oil-based society and steps viewers through current and coming alternatives. One of those alternatives is ethanol, and the pair spent some time in South Dakota interviewing farmers, fuel station owners and POET CEO Jeff Broin, among others.
The Tickells bring their “Freedom Film Tour” to Sioux Falls, SD this Monday for a special viewing at Augustana College. The Freedom Bus (which runs on ethanol and includes 19 solar panels and a mobile learning lab) will be at the school outside the Morrison Commons from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The film will air at 7 p.m. in the Kresge Recital Hall. The directors will be on hand as well.
I’ve seen parts of the film, and it’s pretty moving stuff. If you don’t know much about the potential of renewable fuel, it’s a great introduction. And if you already know, it will still inspire you.
Those who aren’t able to get to Sioux Falls should check out the tour schedule to see when it’s coming your way.
