The Bentley Effect

The Transitions Film Festival is a visionary festival dedicated to showcasing inspirational documentaries about the social and technological innovations, revolutionary ideas and trail-blazing changemakers that are leading the way to a better world.The program emphasizes positive, inspiring and solutions-focused films that highlight the grand challenges, mega-trends, scientific breakthroughs and creative visions that will redefine what it means to be human.

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When the coal seam gas industry staked a claim on the Northern Rivers shire of Australia, alarm bells rang out. A critical mass of people from all walks of life ­– activists, farmers, landowners, mums, dads and scientists – rallied against the unconventional gas invasion.
Despite the enormous public opposition, the gas industry and the State Government were determined to see their gas plan through.
A series of dramatic blockades ensued before the final battle lines were drawn in the peaceful farming valley of Bentley. Thousands of people flocked to the site to stare down the threat of 850 riot police, ordered in to break up the protest.
Filmed over five years, The Bentley Effect documents the highs and lows of the battle to keep a unique part of Australia free of gas fields.
This timely story of a community’s heroic stance shows how strategic direct action and peaceful protest can overcome industrial might and political short-sightedness. It celebrates the non-violent ‘‘Eureka Stockade’ of our time and chronicles one of the fastest growing social movements we have ever witnessed.
“Community grassroots activism at its best. 5 stars” Richard Todd, Director of Frackman

The Bentley Effect

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