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'It's a true tragedy': Kurt Russell on film Deepwater Horizon

The spring of 2010 saw one of the worst oil spill in American History. Deepwater Horizon tells the story of what happened on board the rig.
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Q10:39Kurt Russell delves into Deepwater Horizon

On April 20, 2010 an explosion onboard a BP oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico triggered the worst oil spill in American history. 

Many will remember the environmental devastation, which continues to make headlines today.

But what happened onboard?

Deepwater Horizon, a new film named after the aforementioned rig, hopes to capture some of the fear, confusion and conflict that took place behind the scenes.

Its star, Kurt Russell calls the film is a "true tragedy."

"[Drilling for oil] is an inherently dangerous thing," he says to guest host Candy Palmater in Studio q. "It's not easy getting that oil out of the ground and into your car."

Kurt Russell joins guest host Candy Palmater in studio to delve into Deepwater Horizon. (Bria John/CBC)

WEB EXTRA | Deepwater Horizon premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and comes out at the end of September:

The spring of 2010 saw one of the worst oil spill in American History. Deepwater Horizon tells the story of what happened on board the rig. (Enrique Chediak)

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