Avatar director on environmental mission

The World

Film director James Cameron wants to shine a light on a dangerous and environmentally damaging oil-extraction process in Canada. The �Avatar’ director set out on a fact-finding mission this week to the oil sands in Alberta, meeting with government officials and local residents. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Cameron about his latest off-screen project.

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