Question 1

What was the controversial use of outtake footage from 'Crude'?

Accepted Answer

Chevron used manipulated outtake footage in its retaliatory case against Ecuadorian lawyers. The judge's order to turn over footage was opposed by journalists like Bill Moyers and Michael Moore. Chevron's key witness later admitted to lying and receiving money for testimony.

Question 2

Which festivals and awards did 'Crude' participate in?

Accepted Answer

The documentary was recognized by the National Board of Review in 2009 and screened at the San Francisco International Film Festival, Vancouver International Film Festival, Los Angeles Film Festival, and Stockholm International Film Festival.

Question 3

Who directed 'Crude' and what is its subject?

Accepted Answer

Joe Berlinger directed the documentary, which covers the lawsuit by tens of thousands of Ecuadorans against Chevron over Amazon contamination.

Question 4

How was footage from 'Crude' used in US courts?

Accepted Answer

Footage not included in the documentary was later used as evidence of fraud on behalf of the plaintiffs in US courts.

Question 5

Who appears as themselves in 'Crude'?

Accepted Answer

Pablo Fajardo, Kent Robertson (Chevron), German Yanez, Adolfo Callejas, Ebergeldo Criollo, and attorney Steven Donziger appear as themselves.

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