‘A Herculean Work of Investigative

Journalism’ Doc at the Flicks

On Sunday December 6, TVCTV (Treasure Valley Community Television) and the Flicks are proud to bring the exclusive screening of the film “Crude” to Boise. “Crude” has won a dozen awards, is nominated for a dozen more — and is already getting Oscar buzz.

“Crude” (http://www.crudethemovie.com/) investigates the “Amazon Chernobyl” case in South America, refusing to take sides. In 1993, 30,000 people in Ecuador’s rain forests filed a class-action suit against Texaco, now Chevron, alleging that ruthless oil drilling poisoned their ancestral territory and caused an epidemic of cancer. Dynamic, tightly arranged, and deliberately provocative, Joe Berlinger’s Crudeis a sobering, enraging wake-up call.

What critics are saying:

“A Herculean work of investigative

journalism.” — the Village Voice

“’Crude’ is a knock-your-socks-off documentary that will leave you speechless. It’s the best documentary of the year.” — ColeSmithey.com

“It’s a David-and-Goliath tale, full of anger and disturbing accusation, but it’s also inspiring.” — Entertainment Weekly

“Here’s a powerhouse of a documentary that makes you feel mad as hell and unwilling to take it anymore.” — Rolling Stone

As part of the “great docs and great talks” series now in its sixth year at the Flicks, this TVCTV benefit helps support the Treasure Valley’s only community TV station, said Peter Lutze, from the Dept. of Communication at Boise State University.

What: Exclusive showing of “Crude” an award-winning documentary

When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, December 6

Where: The Flicks Theater, 646 Fulton Street

Tickets:$11 available at TVCTV or the Flicks. Call 343-1100.

A panel of local experts will lead a discussion following the screening.

Treasure Valley Community Television