David Scott Kessler's documentary "The Pine Barrens" is a hauntingly beautiful film that illustrates that quickly juxtaposes the crowded landscape of New Jersey with the peaceful landscape of the Pine Barrens. The cinematography, the sound design, and the score are perfect and effectively capture the beauty of the diverse ecosystem that exists in the Barrens. The dichotomy between city and nature becomes clear as David explores the division that exists among residents of the area as they debate the future development of gas pipelines in the region. The documentary discusses the legend of the "Jersey Devil" prowling in the forest. However, David presents the idea that the Devil is not lurking within the forest, but in the hearts and minds of larger corporations who want to exploit regions natural recourses for profit.