Robert Newman's History of Oil
Genres
Overview
Stand-up comedian Robert Newman gets to grips with the wars and politics of the last hundred years, from WWI through to the 2003 invasion of Iraq; but rather than adhering to the history we were fed at school, this show places oil centre stage as the cause of all commotion. This innovative history programme is based around Robert Newman's stand-up act and supported by resourceful archive sequences and stills with satirical impersonations of historical figures from Mayan priests to Archduke Ferdinand.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
46 min
Release Date
2006-10-02
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
5
Vote Average
5.7
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