Josh Fox at TEDxVancouver: "Water on Fire"

In the above video, 2011 Academy Award-nominee Josh Fox, the producer and star of the amazing documentary Gasland tells the story of the making of the film at TEDxVancouver. It's both moving and fun to watch, since Josh plays the Banjo throughout (evocative of great dramatic Banjo players Pete Seeger and Steve Martin).

I've watched Gasland a number of times now and each time I learn something new and more frightening about the ways that big corporations can manipulate laws and individuals to the detriment of our safety and environment. It's also the people's fault. This film is a reminder how individuals too easily give up their rights to coporations without considering the implications of these actions.

This film deserves the Oscar for Best Documentary tomorrow.