The documentary tells the story of how international oil companies intend to expand tar sands mining around the world, focusing on the case of Madagascar. Environmental activists from Madagascar embark on a journey to the heart of tar sands mining in Alberta, Canada, seeking insights into the potential impacts on their country's environment, climate, and culture. Concurrently, the European Union contemplates restrictions on tar sands oil imports, a move that could influence the trajectory of future global expansion.
—Hayduke