CinemaOSMovie · 1986 · 0h 57m

Riding the Tornado

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This documentary focuses on boom-and-bust economic cycles, most notably that of Alberta oil during the '70s and early '80s. When the bust hit after a drop in world oil prices, those business people who knew how to "ride a tornado" cut their losses and moved on, while others were left devastated. When Newfoundland was faced with a possible oil boom of its own in the mid-'80s, it took the lessons of Alberta to heart. Part 3 of the series, Reckoning: The Political Economy of Canada.

Directed byRobert Lower

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 57m
Language
EN
Released
January 1, 1986
Studios
ONF | NFB

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Cast & crew

1 credited
Starring
James Laxer

James Laxer

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Creative team
Directed by
Robert Lower
Produced by
Kent Martin
Kent Martin

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