# Who Killed the Electric Car? (2006)

> An energetic investigative documentary traces the disappearance and possible resurrection of GM's EV1 while confronting the political and commercial forces behind America's dependence on oil.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7824

## Facts

- Runtime: 92 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Chris Paine
- Cast: Martin Sheen, Mel Gibson, Chelsea Sexton, Tom Hanks, Reverend Gadget, Ed Begley Jr.
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0489037/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: provocative, lively, skeptical, environmental awareness viewing, film discussion

## Synopsis

A compelling exploration of the electric car's rise and fall amidst a fossil fuel crisis.

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