A 45-minute documentary film
Phulbari, a 45-minute film documents facts about grassroots revolt in Phulbari against open-cast mining and explains complex social, environmental and economic issues involved with coal and its extraction strategies. In energy-poor Bangladesh coal is said to be an important resource that has put Bangladesh to the test. The film is an eye-opener to anyone interested in energy security in Bangladesh.
Direction: Ronald Halder and Philip Gain
Photography and editing: Ronald Halder
Screenplay: Philip Gain
Research: Philip GainPartha Shankar Saha and Aneeka Malik
English and Bangla 2007
Price: DVD Tk.200 (US$10); CD TK.100 US$5
