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Matt Damon and John Krasinski star in 'Promised Land'
2013-01-04 09:37:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Christian Science Monitor: Matt Damon plays a corporate salesman for Global, a multibillion-dollar fracking company, in Promised Land, which he also co-wrote and produced. Hes the villain of the piece, at least ostensibly, but its clear hes on the road to a Capra-esque redemption. Directed by Gus Van Sant, the film is best when it lays out the woes of the depressed Pennsylvania farm community infiltrated by Damons Steve Butler and his wised-up business partner Sue (well-played by Frances McDormand). Steve is there...