Promised Lands

Promised Lands

Year: 2010

Runtime: 87 min

Language: English

Director: Susan Sontag

Documentary

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1

Arrival in Town

Steve Butler and his partner Sue Thomason arrive in a quaint farming town in Pennsylvania. They plan to secure land contracts for Global Cross Power Solutions and start by visiting a local store to prepare for their mission.

Pennsylvania
2

Local Challenges

The residents of the town reveal their struggles with maintaining family farms amid economic pressures. Steve reflects on his own background as a small-town native, believing the community needs industry to thrive.

Local Farming Community
3

Initial Negotiations

Butler and Thomason meet with farmers to discuss Global's offer, initially promising wealth and prosperity. Their plans face a challenge when Gerry Richards, an influential local, enters the scene and demands a higher price for his assistance.

First Negotiation Meeting
4

Night of Disorientation

After a night out, Butler wakes up confused in the home of Alice, a local teacher he met at a bar. This unexpected turn highlights Butler's personal connection to the town and adds complexity to his mission.

Alice's Home
5

Community Meeting

At a town hall meeting, Supervisor Richards endorses Global's proposition, but he faces opposition from respected science teacher Frank Yates. Yates raises critical concerns about the environmental impact of fracking, advocating for a delay in the vote.

Town Hall
6

Introduction of Dustin Noble

Butler encounters Dustin Noble, an environmental activist opposing Global's operations. Noble educates the townspeople about the dangers of fracking, complicating Butler's efforts to gain their trust.

Town Meeting
7

Revealing the Truth

Noble shares his family's devastating experience with Global, bringing to light the health impacts on local cattle. This revelation shifts the dynamic as townspeople start to lean towards Noble's perspective.

Community Gathering
8

Tension with Noble

Butler and Thomason realize that their attempts to discredit Noble backfire as he gains closer ties with the community. The atmosphere intensifies as they grapple with the implications of their strategies.

9

Confronting Deceptions

In a critical meeting, Noble's hidden agenda is revealed, which intertwines him with Global's plans. Butler's tactics come under scrutiny as the truth about both sides’ deceptions becomes apparent.

Town Meeting
10

The Climactic Vote

As the town prepares to vote on selling their land, Butler grapples with his personal connections to the community. With high stakes, he reveals his family's ties to the land shown in an incriminating photo, seeking to regain their trust.

Before Vote Town
11

Personal Conflict

Butler faces an emotional confrontation with Thomason as their business and personal ethics clash amid the escalating tension. This moment underscores the difficult choices he must make between profit and morality.

12

Town's Decision

The town's vote results in a culmination of emotions and ramifications for all involved. Butler must come to terms with the consequences of the community's decision and his role in their future.

Town Hall

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