TRIPLE DIVIDE [REDACTED]

“Many films about fracking, either pro or con, tend to be a bit “attention grabbing and sensational,” not a bad thing if you are trying to get a point across, regardless of your take on the subject, because films are a message media rather than just a documentation of a scientific experience. Triple Divide and the recent Chasing Ice are films that document a scientific reality. I am very appreciative when a film “gets it right”, actually reports a scientific process or situation as it is, rather than grabs attention with an over the wall presentation or something that is fabricated. Short of Nova, Nature and Cosmos, I don’t often see straight science. That’s what Triple Divide gave the audience and why it is so devastating, because it is real.”

Dr. Julie Weatherington-Rice, PhD, CPG, CPSS
Bennett & Williams Environmental Consultants Inc.
Adjunct Professor
Ohio State University
Food, Ag & Bio Eng.

“A reminder of the interconnectivity of the environment…Provides updated information on the fracking situation…Highly recommended. 3.5 stars.”

P. Hall, Video Librarian

“Shows powerfully that the harms to drinking water continue, that regulation still does not perform its function, and that more of the same can be expected, short of strong political intervention at the state and federal levels. There are now only about 11,000 shale gas wells in Pennsylvania. At least 50,000 more are planned, so Triple Divide is just-in-time education, a warning, and, once again, a call to action to accurately assess all the real costs of shale gas to Pennsylvanians and everybody downstream of the triple divide – yes, all of us.”

Dr. Anthony Ingraffea, Professor Emeritus of Engineering, Cornell University, Founder and past President, Physicians, Scientists and Engineers for Healthy Energy

“As educators and those concerned with our energy policy attempt to understand the options and the air, water, and climate change implications, viewing of this multi-award-winning film, Triple Divide, is a critical step in the process…offers the potential for discussions on values and the responsibility of government, private firms, and the need for technological improvements in our resource extraction.”

Brian Day, Applied Environmental Education and Communication

“Paint[s] a picture of collusion between state regulators and the oil industry. The actual complaint documents and responses by DEP and industry are available on the film’s website, substantiating these claims…Triple Divide [REDACTED] is recommended. It will be best used in a classroom setting to discuss fracking, environmentalism, and future energy usage.”

Angela R. Davis, Educational Media Reviews Online

“Triple Divide tells the powerful personal stories of people dealing with the terrible impacts of fracking on their drinking water resources – all backed up by thousands of pages of documents uncovered by the filmmakers.”

Wenonah Hauter, Executive Director, Food and Water Watch, Author, Frackopoly: The Battle for the Future of Energy and the Environment

“Before watching Triple Divide, I was unaware of the Public Herald’s extensive investigation into over 9,000 cases of potential water contamination from hydraulic fracturing in Pennsylvania. The film’s fanciful artwork helps convey complex processes and geography in easy-to-grasp images. Especially revealing was the documentation of a drilling company’s violation of the DEP rules in burying waste pits that may have contaminated a family’s water source, and how the complaints about the well were not documented in the DEP file, essentially hidden from public agency records.”

K.K. DuVivier, Professor of Law, University of Denver, Author, The Renewable Energy Reader and Energy Law Basics

“A timely cautionary documentary about the fracking industry in Pennsylvania. Clean water is the star of this film. The toxic impact of the fracking industry is the villain.”

Julie Dermansky, DeSmog Blog

“Triple Divide gives you the round-up of shale gas and oil production as it plays out day-by-day in Pennsylvania’s rural shale-patch communities. What sets it apart from other fracking documentaries is that it shows how we are all impacted by it – through our shared dependence on clean water. We all also share a responsibility to protect this precious resource and should demand the same accountability from our public and elected officials.”

Dr. Tanja Srebotnjak, Director, Hixon Center for Sustainable Environmental Design, Harvey Mudd College

“Dives deep into every issue surrounding natural gas drilling. Nothing in the film leaves one asking what, but instead wanting more…The film takes you on an emotionally-charged journey involving many characters, all who are impacted by natural gas drilling.”

Amanda King, The Times

“This disturbing documentary uncovers the dangers of fracking in this Pennsylvania watershed…Footage is included from local and federal hearings, with commentary from gas-company spokespeople, environmental representatives, local citizens, and advocates who speak out for affected residents. Although the focus is local, this should find a wider audience among environmentalists and other concerned viewers.”

Candace Smith, Booklist