This documentary explores the broader impact of consumerism, using the Exxon Valdez oil spill as a case study to illustrate the far-reaching consequences of our reliance on oil and other products. By examining the cause and effect of the spill, the film highlights how consumption habits can lead to environmental catastrophes and emphasizes the importance of sustainable practices. It reflects on the lessons learned from the disaster, urging viewers to consider the hidden costs of consumption and the need for greater accountability and environmental stewardship.

The Kodiak Remembers the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill History and File Course was made possible with funding from the Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund, and is administered under contract, by the Alaska State Council on the Arts. Support and funding was also provided by the Kodiak Historical Society and Baranov Museum and the State of Alaska through the Alaska Historical Commission.