Robert Newman's History of Oil
2006
⭐5.7(5 votes)
46m
ActionComedyThrillerDocumentary
Overview
Stand-up comedian Robert Newman gets to grips with the wars and politics of the last hundred years, from WWI through to the 2003 invasion of Iraq; but rather than adhering to the history we were fed at school, this show places oil centre stage as the cause of all commotion. This innovative history programme is based around Robert Newman's stand-up act and supported by resourceful archive sequences and stills with satirical impersonations of historical figures from Mayan priests to Archduke Ferdinand.
About Robert Newman's History of Oil
Robert Newman's History of Oil (2006) is a Action, Comedy, Thriller, Documentary film that follows stand-up comedian Robert Newman gets to grips with the wars and politics of the last hundred years, from WWI through to the 2003 invasion of Iraq; but rather than adhering to the history we were fed at school, this show places oil centre stage as the cause of all commotion. This innovative history programme is based around Robert Newman's stand-up act and supported by resourceful archive sequences and stills with satirical impersonations of historical figures from Mayan priests to Archduke Ferdinand. Robert Newman's History of Oil is not currently listed with streaming providers in your selected region, but availability can change over time. It has a user rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 5 votes. Fans of action movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
