TEXAS GOLD 
| Directed by: | Carolyn Scott |
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| Written by: | Stamatis Marinos, Carolyn Scott |
| Starring: | Diane Wilson, Lucky Bucky, Eddie (Rhino) Arnold |
| Country: | U S A |
| Created: | 2005 |
| Runtime: | 21 min. |
| Member: | caromia |
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Average rating: 4 by 1 users
Synopsis
Diane Wilson, a fourth generation fisherwoman and mother of 5, began her fight with the giants of the petro-chemical industry in 1989, when she discovered that her small Texas county had been named the most toxic place in America. Witness to the mass die off of dolphins along the Gulf Coast and the slow death of her once thriving fishing community, Diane boldly took action. Part eco-detective, part muck-raking humorist, this “unreasonable woman” recounts the hunger strikes and civil disobedience that have made her Public Enemy No. 1 to the powerful and lawless industries that routinely spill millions of pounds of toxins into our air, soil & water. The wanton release of deadly chemicals into the Gulf sealed the fate of many fishermen by forcing them to seek work at the same plants whose poisons helped destroy the lifeblood of their industry. Exposed to lead, mercury, asbestos and a host of other carcinogens many, like Lucky Bucky, are so riddled with cancer that they can no longer work to support themselves or their families. In response, Diane decides to bottle contaminated water at one of the worst superfund sites in the country and send it back to 'the businessman where it come from'. The result of her new business venture: TEXAS GOLD. Surviving imprisonment, surveillance and constant harassment- even becoming an outcast in her own community- Diane’s often lonely struggle exemplifies her belief that good intentions are not enough- putting your life at risk is where change happens.
Forms: Documentary, Short, Television, Ad Spot
Genres: Educational, Human Rights, Independent, Environmental
Niches: Women, Student
Screenings & Events
Palm Spring International Short Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: official selection BEST OF FEST
Palm Springs, U S A
September 2005
Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: official selection
Hot Springs, U S A
October 2005
New York City Short Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: BEST DOCUMENTARY
New York City, U S A
November 2005
Silver Lake Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: official selection
Silver Lake - Los Angeles, U S A
March 2006
Delray Beach Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: official selection
Delray Beach, U S A
March 2006
Hazel Wolf Environmental Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: official selection
Leavenworth, U S A
March 2006
Sonoma Valley Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: official selection
Sonoma, U S A
April 2006
Rebel Planet Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: official selection
Hollywood, U S A
April 2006
Boulder Adventure Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: Activism Through Adventure Award
Boulder, U S A
April 2006
Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: on tour BEST FILMS 2006
Nevada City, U S A
April 2006
Santa Cruz Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: official selection
Santa Cruz, U S A
May 2006
Napa Sonoma Wine Country Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: offical selection
Napa Sonoma Wine Country, U S A
August 2006
Hermosa Shorts Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: official selection
Hermosa Beach, U S A
August 2006
TriMedia Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: official selection
Fort Collins, U S A
August 2006
BEST OF FILMSTOCK DOC DAYS EVENT
Film Festival
Awards: official selection BEST OF FEST
London, England, U S A
September 2006
Cast & Crew
Carolyn Scott (Executive Producer, Producer, Director (1st Project)), Patricia Pagaling (Coproducer), Patricia Clair Pagaling (Producer), Patsy Northcutt (Associate Producer)
WritingCarolyn Scott (Writer (1st Project)), Stamatis Marinos (Writer)
PerformanceDiane Wilson (Lead Actor), Eddie (Rhino) Arnold (Lead Actor), Lucky Bucky (Lead Actor), Peter Coyote (Supporting Actor)
CameraVicente Franco (Cinematographer/DP)
Art DepartmentVicente Franco (Production Designer)
Post ProductionMichael Becker (Sound Editor), Stamatis Marinos (Picture Editor), Stamatis Marinos (Sound Editor)
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May 22, 2006 08:58PM
Winner BEST DOCUMENTARY - New York City Short Film Festival
Official Selection BEST OF FEST - Palm Springs International Film Festival of Shorts
Winner Activism through Adventure Award - Boulder Adventure Film Festival
On tour BEST FILMS - Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival
On tour BEST OF FEST 2006 - Screen Door Films
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