COMING SPRING 2025

Why This Project Matters

“Electric Vehicles: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly” is an Impactful Pictures Original Documentary starring popular TV and radio personality Larry Elder. The film digs deep into the multi-faceted revolution of electric vehicles (EVs), shedding light on not just the environmental promises but also the challenges and potential pitfalls of this rapidly growing industry. Many governments worldwide have signed up for a net zero emission pledge and the push for EVs is intensifying, with EVs setting a new car sales record in the United States in 2024, but the majority of Americans, over 90 percent, are still driving gas-powered cars. Now, more than ever, the debate on EVs versus gas-powered cars is heating up, and the question of whether or not to switch to EVs is not science fiction but a reality that millions of car buyers are facing. The world needs answers to the question, "Are electric cars really better for the planet?" So the award-winning producer, director, and crew at Impactful Pictures take audiences on an investigative journey beyond the mainstream media’s coverage to uncover the answers to these questions.

This is an important documentary that needs to be seen by all Americans. It is a film not just about cars—it’s about the way we choose to shape our future. With your help, we can let as many Americans as possible know the untold truth about EVs and help them make an informed decision on what could be the most significant change in transportation of our time.

Join us to become part of the truth-seeking movement and bring the truth to light. Thank you for your support!

The Team

Impactful Pictures (Producer)

Impactful Pictures is an independent film production company dedicated to creating family-friendly stories that entertain and inspire meaningful change for humanity. As a non-profit based in California, our award-winning producers, directors, and production teams bring audiences awe-inspiring and life-changing films that uplift and inform the world one story at a time. We have a lot more to do and with your help, we believe we’re going to change the way people see the world.

Larry Elder (Host)

Larry Elder is a distinguished radio host, a New York Times bestselling author, an award-winning documentary filmmaker, and one of the best-known media figures in America today. His flagship daily radio program, “The Larry Elder Show,” was heard every weekday in all 50 states and on more than 300 stations. Elder ran for the governor of California in 2021, securing millions of votes, and was a candidate for the Republican nomination in the 2024 presidential election.

Mathias Magnason (Director)

Mathias Magnason is an award-winning director with nearly three decades of experience. In 2010, he founded Magnason Film in New York, producing human rights-related documentaries that have engaged millions on broadcast, online platforms, and on prestigious networks like PBS. With over 30 film awards, his work includes widely viewed documentaries such as the story of a New York martial arts master and a piece on Japanese carpentry, both with 2 million YouTube views, and The Origin of The Wuhan Virus, which amassed over 100 million views.

Tiers for Perks

Please note that all tiers include lower-tier perks.

$10 | Bronze Star | Receive a digital movie poster plus exclusive backer updates

$25 | Bronze Star Plus | Get exclusive early access to the film before the official release

$50 | Silver Star | Receive exclusive digital portrait of Larry Elder

$100 | Silver Star Plus | *Include your name as a supporter in the film’s end credits

$250 | Gold Star | Receive a hat and T-shirt

$500 | Gold Star Plus | Receive a hard copy of the movie poster

$2,500 | Gold Star Plus Ambassador | Receive a hard copy of the movie poster signed by Mathias Magnason

$5,000 | VIP | Receive a hard copy of the movie poster signed by Larry Elder

$10,000 | Platinum Star | *Include your name as a Platinum Supporter in the film’s end credits

$20,000 | Truth Champion | Receive a hard copy of the movie script signed by director Mathias Magnason

$30,000 | Associate Producer | *Earn a title credit as an Associate Producer

*Note: For contributions made after 2/28/2025, your name will be shown as a supporter in the film's end credits on all platforms except Amazon Prime, Apple TV and Google Play Movies.

The Story

A CAPTIVATING JOURNEY INTO

THE WORLD OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES

“When I first began hearing this business about net zero emissions and that gasoline-powered cars are a threat to the planet and that there's this big push for electric vehicles, I felt conflicted. I love my gasoline-powered cars, but I don't like being told what to do. I don't want the planet to be damaged and frankly, I have a healthy skepticism regarding experts,” says Larry Elder in the opening scene of the documentary.

A DEBATE THAT’S CENTER STAGE AS 17 US STATES PUSH FOR THE BAN OF GAS-POWERED VEHICLES BY 2035

In 2022, the state of California, under the leadership of Gov. Gavin Newsom, introduced an EV mandate called the Advanced Clean Cars II Regulation (ACC II) to begin banning sales of new gas-powered cars and light trucks in the state. Over a dozen states have also adopted EV mandates banning sales of new gas-powered cars after 2035, and more states are following suit.

While President Trump signed an executive order to terminate the EV mandate on Day 1 of his new administration, the push for EVs continues as EVs set a new car sales record in the US in 2024 and many governments worldwide have signed up for a net zero emission pledge. Now, more than ever, the debate on EVs versus gas-powered cars is heating up.

ARE EVs REALLY BETTER FOR THE PLANET? 

LARRY SETS OUT TO FIND THE ANSWER.

Larry begins his quest by visiting the LA Auto Show and Electrify Expo, which showcase advancements in EV technology, with his friend, a proud Tesla owner, to see what the buzz around EVs is all about. He is left highly impressed by the cars’ reduced battery degradation, self-driving feature, aerodynamic designs for efficiency, and enhanced driving range. While his initial skepticism begins fading away, he still has concerns, especially regarding the environmental impacts of mining for rare earth minerals, national security risks and the high price tag.

ELECTRIC DREAMS, HIDDEN COSTS

Larry unearths significant concerns related to the EV industry, such as: 

• The extraction of essential EV battery materials like lithium, cobalt, and nickel.

• The mining in Minnesota and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which is creating both ethical and environmental dilemmas.

• The dependency on Chinese mining operations and child labor in cobalt extraction.

60% OF THE WORLD’S COBALT ORIGINATES FROM THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO...

MAINLY UNDER THE STEWARDSHIP OF CHINESE-OWNED MINING OPERATIONS

UNICEF ESTIMATES THAT AROUND 40,000 CHILDREN WORK IN COBALT MINING IN SOUTHERN CONGO

NATIONAL SECURITY RISKS

• 15 of 19 industrial mines in the DRC are Chinese-owned.
• The Chinese Communist Party benefits from weak labor and environmental standards in the region.
• The US struggles to compete due to stricter environmental regulations and limited domestic mining operations.

MAJOR VULNERABILITIES

With China being one of the main suppliers of EV parts and due to the nature of the EV being a “computer with four wheels,” individuals and the entire US could fall victim to hacking or exploitation. EVs could be shut off remotely, tracking mechanisms could be placed inside the vehicles, and notably, it is a known fact that charging station networks are highly insecure.

MOUNTING E-WASTE

As Larry comes to learn, in many ways, EVs are seemingly not as environmentally friendly as they appear.

STEP INTO THE DRIVER’S SEAT AND DECIDE FOR YOURSELF: 

ARE WE HEADED FOR AN ELECTRIC UTOPIA OR A ROAD PAVED WITH UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES?

Please contact us if you have any questions regarding this project:

Impactful Pictures

330 Commerce 

Irvine, CA 92602

Tel: (917) 745-3233‬

impactfulpictures@gmail.com

LarryEVfilm.com