The notion
that oil motivates America's military engagements in the Middle East is
often disregarded as nonsense or mere conspiracy theory. Blood and Oil,
a new documentary based on the critically-acclaimed work of Nation
magazine defense correspondent Michael T. Klare, challenges this
conventional wisdom to correct the historical record. The film unearths
declassified documents and highlights forgotten passages in prominent
presidential doctrines to show how concerns about oil have been at the
core of American foreign policy for more than 60 years rendering our
contemporary energy and military policies virtually indistinguishable.
In the end, Blood and Oil calls for a radical re-thinking of US energy
policy, warning that unless we change direction, we stand to be drawn
into one oil war after another as the global hunt for diminishing world
petroleum supplies accelerates. 52 min. (2008)
"Michael Klare's analysis of the role of oil in U.S. foreign policy
since 1945 is indispensable to an understanding of the critical
problems we face. I hope that this lucid and historically accurate film
is widely seen."
- Chalmers Johnson, author of the Blowback Trilogy.
"Blood
and Oil is a compelling, credible and thought-provoking history lesson
for all Americans. A must-see for current and older generations who
served
America's militaristic pursuit of oil, and for their children who will
soon be required to conduct a serious intervention at home to heal this
nation's
blood for oil compulsion."
- Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski, Air Force (Ret.)
"Michael Klare looks into the future with sharper eyes than almost anyone else around. Pay attention!"
- Bill McKibben, author of The End of Nature
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