The Energy War Season 1 • TV Show
The Energy War • TV Show • Rating 7.0 out of 10
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Are there new episodes of The Energy War coming?
The Energy War is marked as an ended series, with its final episode airing on January 15, 1979. At this time there are no new seasons or episodes announced, so the release radar for this show is effectively closed unless a revival or spin-off is announced.
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What is The Energy War about?
In the 1970s, the U.S. faced an energy crisis so severe that President Jimmy Carter declared it “the moral equivalent of war.” Seeking to curb the country’s dependence on foreign oil, Carter kicked off a legislative melee with the divisive Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 at its center. This epic look at the inner workings of government chronicles the arduous efforts of lobbyists, senators, cabinet members, and the president himself to reach a compromise amid a deeply divided Congress. Directed by legendary documentary filmmakers D. A. Pennebaker, Chris Hegedus, and Pat Powell as a three-part PBS special, THE ENERGY WAR is a riveting immersion into the high-stakes world of DC dealmaking as well as a timely account of the messy realities of lawmaking in a fractious political environment. It blends documentary elements. The series reflects a distinct United States of America style and perspective.
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Cast and creators of The Energy War
The main cast includes Jimmy Carter, Ted Kennedy and Gary Hart. Behind the scenes, it is directed by Chris Hegedus, D. A. Pennebaker and Pat Powell.
Jimmy Carter
as Self - President of the USA
Ted Kennedy
as Self - US Senator
Gary Hart
as Self - US Senator
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
as Self - Canadian Prime Minister
Mike Gravel
as Self - US Senator
James R. Schlesinger
as Self - US Secretary of Energy
Russell Long
as Self - US Senator
James Abourezk
as Self - US Senator
Lloyd Bentsen
as Self - US Senator
Dennis DeConcini
as Self - US Senator
Howard Metzenbaum
as Self - US Senator