The Oil Machine

About The Oil Machine

From the discovery of huge oil fields off the coast of Scotland to their mass privatisation during the Thatcher era, The Oil Machine highlights how oil became the invisible engine driving UK economic and public policy. In the wake of COP26 in Glasgow, demand for climate action has become a key societal concern and the pressure on both oil companies and the government continues to mount.

The Oil Machine is a 2022 documentary film directed by Emma Davie. It runs 82 minutes and was released in November 2022.

Holly Gillibrand takes the lead as Self, Kevin Anderson as Self, Emeka Emembolu as Self, and Jake Molloy as Self.