Hot Grease(2017)

Hot Grease is a documentary that explores how used cooking oil is fueling a surprising green energy revolution in Houston, Texas. The film follows entrepreneurs and industry pioneers who are converting kitchen waste into biodiesel and renewable fuel, tapping into a market worth billions of dollars. Set against the backdrop of America's energy capital, Hot Grease reveals the untapped potential of a resource most people discard without a second thought. What emerges is a modern-day gold rush—one driven not by fossil fuels, but by the simple byproducts of everyday cooking. The film captures the ambition, innovation, and profit potential of those betting big on this emerging sustainable fuel industry.