The Pipe is a documentary film about the Rossport community's four-year struggle against Shell Oil and the Irish State. The discovery of gas off the coast has led to a clash of cultures, pitting the rights of farmers and fishermen against the power of the oil company. The community has taken a stand, with five locals serving 94 days in jail for refusing to let the pipeline cross their lands. The situation has escalated, with police drafted in, baton charges, and a hunger strike. The film follows three characters at the height of tension, telling a story of a community torn apart and a pipeline that could bring prosperity or destroy a way of life.
The Pipe
A tight-knit Irish community rallies together to resist the might of Big Oil and protect their heritage and the planet.
