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New Film Shows The BP Oil Spill Through The Eyes Of A Child

2 by Krystal Persaud on October 10, 2011

When is the last time you heard about the BP oil spill in the media?

It has been over a year since the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded 41 miles off the coast of Louisiana, releasing 170 million gallons of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico. Even though the oil spill is over, the aftermath continues to damage the Gulf community.

Creator and Executive Producer Brandon Sutton is determined to show the world a new perspective from the Gulf coast in his documentary film Kids of the Gulf. In the film, 7-year old Devon and 13-year-old Devin travel to the Gulf Coast to share stories of kids affected by the BP oil spill and what actions they are taking to adapt and recover. By sharing kid's stories through Kids of the Gulf, Brandon's hopes to inspire other kids to stand up and make a difference in their communities.

Kids of the Gulf is being developed with the support of the Ian Somerhalder Foundation, an organization founded by the “Vampire Diaries” actor.

Learn more about the making of Kids of the Gulf.

Image Source: Kids of the Gulf

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Krystal Persaud is an industrial designer currently based out of New York City. She believes industrial design can (and will) revolutionize the fields of sustainability and public health. In 2010, Krystal graduated from Georgia Tech with a B.S. in industrial design. In 2009, she studied in Lund, Sweden and founded “The Closed Loop”, a design research experiment that analyzed how to reduce an individual’s trash output to zero. Krystal has previously worked for the Department of Natural Resources helping companies reduce their impact on the environment & create a culture of conservation. Most recently, she has developed medical devices for immunization programs in developing countries. She is currently creating a line of biodegradable crafts for children.

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