Review of Pump (2014) by Dennis Harvey for Variety — 17 Sep 2014

For unabashed agitprop, Pump is quite entertaining.

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This review of Pump (2014) was written by Dennis Harvey and published by Variety on 17 September 2014.

Pump has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Bree R (17) on 18 Oct 2014

What a profoundly enlightening film. AT 55, I remember the long lines and pledges to change the way we used petrol in this country…

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By Bikeamtn (2) on 29 Aug 2015

Really interesting stuff in this doc that I never knew, especially about flex and alternative fuels…

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By Greg N (367) on 18 Apr 2015

Important for every 'merican to watch…

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By John B (4,244) on 12 Jan 2015

Incredibly informative and not just for the technically minded or auto enthusiast…

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By Tali B (3) on 18 Sep 2014

When will the world see that this is one way for us all to fight the unfathemable problem this world is facing and what we will be leaving…

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By Gal S (8) on 21 Sep 2014

Wow. This was really eye-opening…

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By Morey B (2) on 20 Oct 2014

Completely has changed my outlook on the power of choice at the PUMP. What is our country waiting for…

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By Ilana M (6) on 20 Sep 2014

This is a very timely and inspiriting movie! a must see for everyone who cares about choice and putting money in our pockets…

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By Ian T (457) on 24 Sep 2014

Compelling and yet entertaining at the same time. Highly recommend! There are three types of people in this world…

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By Frederic And Mary Ann Brussat (3,072) for Spirituality and Practice (3,072) on 18 Sep 2014

A snappy, creative, and optimistic social issue documentary on the end of the oil era and the start of a new era of alternative fuel…

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