The residents of Broke have had coal seam gas exploration projects under their noses in recent times.

There is growing concern about the potential for environmental damage and those concerned about coal seam gas will get one view when the movie Gasland comes to Majestic Cinema on Wednesday.

Hunter Valley Protection Alliance have secured the movie’s screening and group executive officer John Thomson says it is a must see for anyone concerned about the environment and concerned about the potential impact of coal seam gas drilling.

“We hope this movie will generate broader community discussion,” Mr Thomson said.

There are now four gas exploration sites. One 200m from Broke Public School, another along Broke Road 2km from the village, a third at Windemere near the old Bulga Bridge and a fourth at Denman.

Exploration is now starting at a fifth site along Hermitage Road and Mr Thomson said if they prove viable, those boundary points could be filled in with many more wells.

“People need to understand what we could be dealing with and the movie outlines this,” Mr Thomson said.

Making the trip to Singleton to speak with residents is Dayne Pratzky, better known as environmental protester, The Frackman.

Mr Pratzky has made quite a name for himself in Queensland protesting about coal seam gas drilling next to his property.

In Queensland there are 50,000 wells.

He says much is unknown or not being revealed about hydraulic fracking, the process used to access the coal seam gas.

Mr Thomson said the movie is a chance for residents to inform themselves about what he says is the next environmental challenge facing the Hunter.

The film starts at $7.15pm and tickets are $10.