Down Wind – Wind Farm Documentary – Canada 2015

Down Wind is a 2015 Canadian documentary produced by Surge Media and aired on Sun News Network that investigates Ontario's accelerated development of industrial wind farms under the Green Energy Act, focusing on the adverse effects on rural communities. The film presents testimonies from residents experiencing health issues like insomnia, headaches, depression, and anxiety from turbine noise, infrasound, and shadow flicker, with some families relocating due to unlivable conditions. It also addresses economic burdens, including over $1 billion in annual taxpayer subsidies to wind corporations, perceived cronyism in contracts, and environmental drawbacks such as land disruption and intermittent energy output. Through interviews with affected individuals, experts, and officials, the 45-minute production critiques policy efficacy in emissions reduction and calls for greater setbacks and independent studies amid community protests.