Mountains For Lease: A Documentary

A project in Lethbridge, Canada by Nathan Clark
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A revealing look at the Alberta government's recent shift in policy towards allowing open strip mining in the Rocky Mountains.
Backers: 32
Average Pledge Per Backer: $74 CAD

Funded: $2,364 CAD of $40,000 CAD
Dates: Jan 28th -> Mar 11th (43 days)
Project By: Nathan Clark
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Latest News

Thank you!

March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, it was fun.  Really.  I have learned that going big isn't always the way to go, and it has been quite the experience trying to keep this campaign going.  I've spent well over $600 on advertising, as well as the time and effort that has gone... (Read More)

Final stretch

February 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
I'm so impressed with everyone's willingness to back this documentary.  I really am.  I had hoped that it would be further along by this point, but I'm glad that so many of you were willing to support this project.  Whether or not this gets funded... (Read More)

A MAJOR announcement from the government of Alberta

February 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello all, In case you haven't already heard, the government of Alberta announced this morning that the 1976 coal policy, the one rescinded in May, has been reinstated. They have committed to not doing mountain top removal mining, and even admitted... (Read More)

Trailer #3 and More News

February 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone - thanks so much for your support.  I was up late last night putting together another trailer, this time going in a different direction.  Check it out: From press releases, it looks like the government of Alberta is poised to make an... (Read More)

Taking Advice from Others & Big Potatoes

February 4th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm once again thrilled with the support you've shown.  As I listen to what Albertans have to say about this topic, I can see that they are upset by the fact they didn't get the chance to be heard.   Your support for this project is making a... (Read More)

Thank you, thank you!

February 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
As I went for a walk last night, I couldn't help feeling two very distinct emotions: gripping terror at the thought that this project won't get funded and that it will fail, which was contrasted by gratitude and appreciation to those that have... (Read More)

Lessons From Frank Slide

January 31st - via: kickstarter.com
I spent the morning in awe of Frank Slide yesterday.  I shot almost 3 hours of footage, blew through all four of my little camera's batteries, almost crashed the drone, and then editing...let's not talk about that. Don't get me wrong - I love it.... (Read More)

Conversation with Dr. Micheal Hendryx

January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
I had a number of very interesting conversations today, and one in particular that stood out was with Dr. Hendryx.  Here's just a snippet of what he had to say:  (Read More)

Great start!

January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
For those that have thrown their support behind this project, I can't say thank you enough.  I feel a growing obligation to provide you with my absolute best in return. I'll be doing some interviews this weekend, plus I'll be back out in Crowsnest... (Read More)

And we're LIVE! Let's do this!

January 28th - via: kickstarter.com
I am terrified, honoured and very, very excited to get started.  I can't wait to get going.  Tomorrow I will be interviewing Micheal Hendryx, one of the most renowned researchers in the field of Mountain top Removal and its effects.  If you've... (Read More)

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