Limit Is the Sky
This documentary follows six young Canadians, including refugees from the Middle East and Africa, who come to Fort McMurray, the capital of the third-largest oil reserve in the world. “Fort Mac,” as it’s known, becomes a testing ground for these young dreamers as they struggle with their own perceptions of money, glory and self-worth amid plummeting oil prices, an unpredictable economy and, most recently, awe-inspiring wildfires.
This documentary follows six young Canadians, including refugees from the Middle East and Africa, who come to Fort McMurray, the capital of the third-largest oil reserve in the world. “Fort Mac,” as it’s known, becomes a testing ground for these young dreamers as they struggle with their own perceptions of money, glory and self-worth amid plummeting oil prices, an unpredictable economy and, most recently, awe-inspiring wildfires.
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writerJulia Ivanova
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directorJulia Ivanova
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producerBonnie Thompson
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executive producerDavid Christensen
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cinematographyJulia Ivanova
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drone cameraTim Moen
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location managerTim MoenKelton Stepanowich
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editorJulia Ivanova
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assistant editorClark HendersonOliver LessardGreg Masuda
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VFXMike Jackson
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motion graphicsMike Jackson
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coloristSerge Verreault
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online editorSerge Verreault
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sound recordingJulia Ivanova
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sound editorChris McIntosh
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re-recording mixerJean Paul Vialard
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graphic artistMélanie Bouchard
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creditsJacques Bertrand Simard
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transcriptionSharon MurphyPatricia Garry
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researchElizabeth KlinckKelly Fox
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rights clearancesElizabeth KlinckKelly Fox
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production coordinatorJasmine PullukattFaye Yoneda
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production supervisorMark Power
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post-production technical coordinatorSteve Hallé
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marketing managerLeslie Stafford
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program administratorBree BeachGinette D'Silva
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centre operations managerDarin Clausen
Max, the young barber, mentions that it is “hard to find someone who is happy in Fort McMurray.” What contributes to the lack of fulfillment in these migrant workers? How does nepotism include but also exclude others from participating in the immense wealth of “Fort McMoney”? Investigate some of the social issues that have arisen from having a largely transient population increase in numbers (e.g., substance abuse/addictions, prostitution, homelessness, etc.). What issues does this documentary raise about racism or xenophobia in Fort McMurray’s dominant industry?
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Limit Is the Sky, Julia Ivanova, provided by the National Film Board of Canada