The Energy War
Synopsis
In the 1970s, the U.S. faced an energy crisis so severe that President Jimmy Carter declared it “the moral equivalent of war.” Seeking to curb the country’s dependence on foreign oil, Carter kicked off a legislative melee with the divisive Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 at its center. This epic look at the inner workings of government chronicles the arduous efforts of lobbyists, senators, cabinet members, and the president himself to reach a compromise amid a deeply divided Congress. Directed by legendary documentary filmmakers D. A. Pennebaker, Chris Hegedus, and Pat Powell as a three-part PBS special, THE ENERGY WAR is a riveting immersion into the high-stakes world of DC dealmaking as well as a timely account of the messy realities of lawmaking in a fractious political environment.
Where to watch
Not currently available to stream in United States.
Top cast
Jimmy Carter
Self - President of the USA
Ted Kennedy
Self - US Senator
Gary Hart
Self - US Senator
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Self - Canadian Prime Minister
Mike Gravel
Self - US Senator
James R. Schlesinger
Self - US Secretary of Energy
Russell Long
Self - US Senator
James Abourezk
Self - US Senator
Lloyd Bentsen
Self - US Senator
Dennis DeConcini
Self - US Senator