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Petrolia

Welcome to the town where the North American Oil Industry Was Born

Gênero : Documentário, História

Runtime : 45M

Director : Tys Burger, Josh Murphy

Sinopse

The story will mostly take place in the town Petrolia, Ontario, where the oil industry in North America was born. By making a case study of this town, we can better understand how the industry operates today. The documentary will explore themes of colonialism, climate change and Canadian identity.

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Tys Burger
Tys Burger
Director
Josh Murphy
Josh Murphy
Director

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