The Deepwater Horizon disaster, which occurred on April 20th, 2010, resulted in the loss of 11 lives and the release of millions of barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico, causing one of the worst environmental disasters in history. The documentary Dirty Energy follows the personal stories of those directly affected by the spill as they struggle to rebuild their lives amidst economic devastation and long-term health risks.
Dirty Energy
On April 20th, 2010, a catastrophic oil spill occurred on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig, resulting in the loss of 11 lives and the release of millions of barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico, leading to a severe environmental catastrophe.