Oil-industry confrontation: "Three Ordinary Saviors" square off against formidable Oil & Gas conglomerates; view teaser clip

In the heart of the Telluride Film Festival, a new documentary premieres today, shedding light on a group of ordinary individuals who are standing up to one of the most powerful industries in the world. "This Is Not a Drill," directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Oren Jacoby, tells the story of courage, betrayal, and grassroots victories that demonstrate the power of determination in the face of adversity.

At the forefront of this environmental crusade is Sharon Wilson, a former oil insider turned fossil fuel emissions protector. Wilson, a compelling figure in the documentary, uses an infrared camera to expose invisible methane leaks in Texas, revealing the industry's hidden truths.

Another hero featured in the film is Justin J. Pearson, a 30-year-old activist making significant waves in Tennessee. Pearson, whose work in environmental justice is highlighted in the documentary, was expelled from the Tennessee House of Representatives two years ago for taking part in a gun control protest. However, he was subsequently reappointed to his position, underscoring the impact of his activism.

Pearson's environmental advocacy began when he founded an advocacy group to fight a proposed oil pipeline project that would have cut through economically challenged Black neighborhoods of Memphis. His story is one of the three environmental fronts in the film, each focusing on an unlikely hero taking on the powerful oil industry.

Rosishetta Ozane, a mother of six from Louisiana, is another compelling figure in the documentary. After experiencing personal loss due to environmental disasters, Ozane transformed her grief into political action, becoming a driving force for change.

The synopsis of the film mentions that these heroes are backed by unlikely allies, descendants of John D. Rockefeller, who have turned against their family's oil empire to expose ExxonMobil's decades-long coverup deception. The coalition uncovered by these allies is referred to as the Big Oil's 'Big Con' - an industry doubling down on fossil fuels while disguising the truth.

Jacoby, who has directed films such as "On Broadway" (2019), "My Italian Secret: The Forgotten Heroes" (2014), and the Academy Award-nominated documentary short "Sister Rose's Passion" (2004), tells our website that the film gives him hope and shows everyone how to take action that will make a difference. According to the synopsis, the smallest voices can topple giants, a sentiment echoed throughout the documentary.

As disasters around the world grow deadlier, a new generation of leaders is rising to face the challenges, as the synopsis of the film states. The documentary "This Is Not a Drill" premieres today at the Telluride Film Festival, and it serves as a testament to the power of ordinary people standing up to powerful forces for the greater good.

Oil-industry confrontation: "Three Ordinary Saviors" square off against formidable Oil & Gas conglomerates; view teaser clip