Oil Springs

Oil Springs (2025)

June 13th, 20250h 42min

Documentary, History
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Overview

The story will mostly take place in the town Oil Springs, 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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