Sitting in Limbo

1986 1h 36m EN

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10.0

MASTERPIECE

★10.0TMDB · 1

Drama

Synopsis

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Full of gentle warmth and humour, and with an upbeat reggae score, this feature from the NFB's Alternative Drama program provides an intimate look at the lives of four Black teenagers in Montréal. Some of the issues examined include poverty, teenage pregnancy, racism, and the importance of having a community.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Fabian Gibbs
Fabian
Patricia Dillon-Moore
Pat
Debbie Grant
Debbie
Sylvie Clarke
Sylvie

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: John N. Smith
Writers: John N. Smith, David Wilson, Richard Nichol
Countries: Canada

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ERA

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40 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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2 / 7

CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by John N. Smith, shot by Andreas Poulsson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor David Wilson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Fabian Gibbs and Patricia Dillon-Moore and Debbie Grant carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0091959 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

John N. Smith directs. Andreas Poulsson behind the camera. David Wilson cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada.

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140 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by John N. Smith, shot by Andreas Poulsson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor David Wilson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Fabian Gibbs and Patricia Dillon-Moore and Debbie Grant carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0091959 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.