You've Been Trumped: film reveals tycoon's ruthless efforts to build Scottish golf resort | Bob Ward
Documentary highlights how potential environmental damage has been disregarded because of the perceived benefits to the local economy
Members of the Scottish parliament should seize the chance to watch a special showing at Holyrood this Wednesday of an amazing film about Donald Trump's ruthless efforts to build a golf course on a Site of Special Scientific Interest (Sssi) in Alex Salmond's Aberdeenshire constituency.
You've Been Trumped raises serious doubts about the possible impacts of the development, which was given the go-ahead in November 2008 by Scottish ministers on the grounds that the purported economic benefits outweighed the severe environmental costs.
The film follows the brave struggle of local residents who oppose the proposed building of the coastal golf resort at the Menie Estate, near the village of Balmedie, eight miles north of Aberdeen.
The film's director, Anthony Baxter, throws a spotlight on the contemptuous way in which Trump deals with the residents,...
Members of the Scottish parliament should seize the chance to watch a special showing at Holyrood this Wednesday of an amazing film about Donald Trump's ruthless efforts to build a golf course on a Site of Special Scientific Interest (Sssi) in Alex Salmond's Aberdeenshire constituency.
You've Been Trumped raises serious doubts about the possible impacts of the development, which was given the go-ahead in November 2008 by Scottish ministers on the grounds that the purported economic benefits outweighed the severe environmental costs.
The film follows the brave struggle of local residents who oppose the proposed building of the coastal golf resort at the Menie Estate, near the village of Balmedie, eight miles north of Aberdeen.
The film's director, Anthony Baxter, throws a spotlight on the contemptuous way in which Trump deals with the residents,...
- 9/13/2011
- by Bob Ward
- The Guardian - Film News
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