Frackman
"When governments fail us, ordinary people have to become heroes."
Originally released in 2015. Frackman is a documentary film. directed by Johnathon Stack.
Starring Dayne Pratzky and Drew Hutton
Synopsis
Frackman tells the story of accidental activist Dayne Pratzky and his struggle against international gas companies. Australia will soon become the world's biggest gas exporter as more than 30,000 'fracked' wells are sunk in the state of Queensland where Dayne lives. He and his neighbours have unwittingly become the centre of a massive industrial landscape and they have no legal right to stop mining on their land. Dayne embarks on a journey that transforms him from conservative pig-shooter to sophisticated global activist as the Frackman. He meets the people drawn into a battle that is crossing the ideological divide, bringing together a peculiar alliance of farmers, activists and political conservatives. Along the way Dayne encounters love, tragedy and triumph.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 6, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
3.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Freshwater Pictures
- Smith&Nasht
- Aquarius Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frackman about?
Frackman tells the story of accidental activist Dayne Pratzky and his struggle against international gas companies. Australia will soon become the world's biggest gas exporter as more than 30,000 '...
Who directed Frackman?
Frackman was directed by Johnathon Stack.
How long is Frackman?
Frackman has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Frackman released?
Frackman was released on March 6, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Frackman?
The main cast of Frackman includes Dayne Pratzky, Drew Hutton.