Fighting Goliath: Texas Coal Wars
All Films in the Collection • 34m
Follows the story of Texans fighting a high-stakes battle for clean air. The film introduces the unlikely partners-mayors, ranchers, CEOs, community groups, legislators, lawyers, and citizens-that have come together to oppose the construction of 19 conventional coal-fired power plants that were slated to be built in Eastern and Central Texas and that were being fast-tracked by the Governor. Narrated by Robert Redford.
Narrated by Robert Redford
Executive Producers: Jill Tidman and Julie Mack
Written by Mat Hames and George Sledge
Producer: Cara Carney
Director of Photography Shane Kelly and Wilson Waggoner
Edited by Sandra Guardado and Mat Hames
Assistant Editor: Ginny Patrick
Motion Graphics Design by Erik Lauritzen
Directed by Mat Hames and George Sledge
Language: English
Length: 34 minutes
Release: 2009
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