Cousteau: Alaska: Outrage at Valdez (1990)

On March 24, 1989, the supertanker Exxon Valdez ran aground in the pristine waters of Alaska's Prince William Sound, spilling 11 million gallons of crude oil. Jean-Michel Cousteau, son of Jacques Cousteau, takes us on a voyage to investigate first-hand the devastating impact of the U.S.'s largest oil spill. Amid the majestic mountains and ice floes of this serene setting, the leaking oil spreads like a virus staining and often killing everything it encounters. Harbor seals, sea otters, and bald eagles fall victim to the tragic accident.

Director: Jean-Michel Cousteau
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 48 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Frank Zappa
Production: The Cousteau Society
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Ecological Catastrophes and Nature's Warning

Keywords

pollution, alaska, oil spill, water pollution, environmental disaster

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cousteau: Alaska: Outrage at Valdez about?
On March 24, 1989, the supertanker Exxon Valdez ran aground in the pristine waters of Alaska's Prince William Sound, spilling 11 million gallons of crude oil. Jean-Michel Cousteau, son of Jacques Cousteau, takes us on a voyage to investigate first-hand the devastating impact of the U.S.'s largest oil spill. Amid the majestic mountains and ice floes of this serene setting, the leaking oil spreads like a virus staining and often killing everything it encounters. Harbor seals, sea otters, and bald eagles fall victim to the tragic accident.
Who directed Cousteau: Alaska: Outrage at Valdez?
Cousteau: Alaska: Outrage at Valdez was directed by Jean-Michel Cousteau.
Who stars in Cousteau: Alaska: Outrage at Valdez?
Cousteau: Alaska: Outrage at Valdez stars Jean-Michel Cousteau.
How long is Cousteau: Alaska: Outrage at Valdez?
Cousteau: Alaska: Outrage at Valdez has a runtime of 48m (48 minutes).
What genre is Cousteau: Alaska: Outrage at Valdez?
Cousteau: Alaska: Outrage at Valdez is a Documentary film.
Where was Cousteau: Alaska: Outrage at Valdez produced?
Cousteau: Alaska: Outrage at Valdez was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Cousteau: Alaska: Outrage at Valdez?
The themes of Cousteau: Alaska: Outrage at Valdez include: Ecological Catastrophes and Nature's Warning.