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The Curse of Oil (2004) | Slate

The Curse of Oil

Storyville' s journey through oil-producing regions begins in Ecuador and Angola - where oil has been more a curse than a blessing.

Released: 2004

Direction and writing

William CranDirector

Dominic AllanDirector

Rebecca JohnDirector

Paul BurgessDirector

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