Black Gold

The story of the coverup of the century: of the boss atop a trillion dollar industry who discovered a shocking truth 40 years ago, created a black ops campaign to hide the evidence, and stopped at nothing to keep the money flowing, as the world burned.

Documentary

Black Gold

Documentary

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First Aired on: May 17, 2022
Popularity: 3.2479: 2 votes
Networks: (US)
Production: Protozoa Pictures (US)TIME Studios (US)
Status: Ended: Show Ended

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 3 episodes

Miniseries

Aired 3 years ago

3 Episodes

Episode 1Apocalypse Later53 min
Exxon's elite team of scientists discover the greenhouse effect, but when they report their findings, the company's bosses are less than thrilled. Exxon slashes research funding, but NASA scientist James Hansen's testimony to Congress reveals the truth, and Exxon realizes they are facing a life-or-death crisis.
Episode 2Black Ops55 min
The Exxon Valdez oil tanker crashes into an iceberg, spilling millions of gallons of oil and creating a second PR problem for Exxon. In response, Exxon leads a secret alliance of American business leaders who set out to discredit the science, confuse the global warming conversation and remake American politics. Al Gore and James Hansen are in the path of Exxon's war machine.
Episode 3The Reckoning49 min
Investigative journalists discover proof of "black ops" while the U.S. government tries to hold Exxon accountable. But they seem to be above the law. Activists and politicians try a bold David-vs-Goliath move, but in the end only an unexpected underdog will stand a chance of stopping the giant.