Film Studies Of Syriana
Syriana
Stephen Gaghan's film Syriana takes a interesting look at Americas addiction to oil and how this addiction can greatly effect foreign and domestic policy. The film looks through several characters and there perception on how the oil industry is run and how it effects the lives of so many. We live in a world that is driven by the overwhelming need to consume oil. Because of this our economy rests in the hands of those who produce and supply us with what many consider black gold. We must break the addiction to oil and it must be done in a timely manner. The fate of America's survival currently rests in the hands of warlords and unstable country's that are run by the income derived from our enormous consumption.
King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia last year made a startling statement. He is quoted as saying “ The oil boom is over and will not return. All of us must get used to a different lifestyle.”(Phillips) The Saudi's are America's main supplier of oil and for there......
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