The Energy Carol
This animated short borrows A Christmas Carol’s storyline to sketch a satirical exposé on energy waste and conservation. In this version, Ebenezer "Stooge", a power company CEO, has a bold motto: to waste is to grow. After his midnight meeting with the spirits of Energy Past, Present and Future, however, that motto is up for thorough review.
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This animated short borrows A Christmas Carol’s storyline to sketch a satirical exposé on energy waste and conservation. In this version, Ebenezer "Stooge", a power company CEO, has a bold motto: to waste is to grow. After his midnight meeting with the spirits of Energy Past, Present and Future, however, that motto is up for thorough review.
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directorLes Drew
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scriptLes Drew
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producerSidney Goldsmith
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executive producerWolf Koenig
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animation cameraJacques AvoineRichard MorasSimon LeblancSerge Langlois
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sound editingGloria Demers
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animationPino Van LamsweerdeBob BrowningJohn WeldonRobert DoucetBlake James
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re-recordingMichel Descombes
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voiceGrant MunroGerald BudnerGeorge GeertsenDon Arioli
Warnings: Some images may be frightening for younger viewers.
What are the different “Stages of Energy” that are presented in the cartoon? Summarize the examples that are given of how Ebenezer Stooge misuses energy. Summarize the causes for excessive energy consumption. What are the effects that this has? Rewrite the ending of this cartoon to present more realistic energy alternatives. Rewrite another well-known children’s story to address a current environmental issue (e.g., a superhero comic that deals with enhanced climate change).
