In 2008, as George W. Bush tried to gift the energy and mining industries thousands of acres of pristine Utah wilderness via a widely disputed federal auction, college student Tim DeChristopher decided to monkey-wrench the process. Bidding $1.7 million, he won 22,000 acres with no intention to pay or drill. For this astonishing (and successful) act of civil disobedience he was sent to federal prison. Bidder 70 tells the story of this peaceful warrior whose patriotism and willingness to sacrifice have ignited the climate justice movement. Directed by Beth and George Gage.
Bidder 70 (2012)
Directed by Beth Gage / George Gage
Genres - Biography, Crime, Documentary |
Release Date - May 25, 2012 |
Run Time - 73 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - NR
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$5,074
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Bureau Of Land Management, Civil Disobedience, Federal Prison, George W. Bush, Nature/Environment, University Of Utah, Utah
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