Jones+Russ+Film+Annotation+VIII+(Blind+Spot)

Russell Jones Sustainability Problems Film Annotation VIII


 * //Blind Spot// was released in 2008 and directed by Adolfo Doring. The film argues that human dependency on oil must be decreased as the earth’s oil supply is quickly depleting which will create many different catastrophic problems in the future. The film highlights problems with oil dependency, international competition over oil hot spots, and the repercussions because of our use of oil.
 * The most persuasive parts of the film were the explanation and images of how sources of oil will be fought over in the coming years, resulting in battles and wars between nations, bringing much destruction to the earth. The least compelling points of the film was the explanation of the oil shortage of the seventies, as its cause was not related to hitting a peak oil point.
 * The film encourages viewers to find out more information about advancing technologies that would decrease our dependence on oil, as well as how to contribute to those causes. The film also encourages viewers to find ways in which to cut back on their use of oil. The film is fit for a vast variety of audiences from high school and up in age as it is easy to understand for most and easy to follow. However the film does drag on too long for what is intended to do.
 * The film suggests government intervention in capping how much oil the nation uses. One point of the film is that technology has advanced in past years, resources have been used more, in particular oil. This argument is not effective or of any use as technological advancements in the past were completed without sustainability in mind. A need is now present and technological advances are imperative to decreasing dependence on oil.
 * This film had much scientific date within it, promoting scientific literacy. The move was not overly balance, but provided a strong variety of perspectives on the issue. The film was preachy but it did drive good points.