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      Sitting in Limbo

      1986 1h 36m Drama List
      Reviews Produced by the National Film Board of Canada, this quasi-documentary focuses on a group of underprivileged black teens in the West Indian section of Montreal. Pat (Pat Dillon) falls for Fabian (Fabian Gibbs), but when she becomes pregnant, Fabian drops out of school to provide for Pat and their baby, even though it jeopardizes his chances of furthering his education and puts the strain of grown-up problems on their teenage relationship. The film features a score by reggae legend Jimmy Cliff. Read More Read Less

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      Gerald Peary Maclean's Magazine Limbo's insights and the instinctive performances of its cast make it one of the most genuinely likable Canadian films in recent memory. Oct 4, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Produced by the National Film Board of Canada, this quasi-documentary focuses on a group of underprivileged black teens in the West Indian section of Montreal. Pat (Pat Dillon) falls for Fabian (Fabian Gibbs), but when she becomes pregnant, Fabian drops out of school to provide for Pat and their baby, even though it jeopardizes his chances of furthering his education and puts the strain of grown-up problems on their teenage relationship. The film features a score by reggae legend Jimmy Cliff.
      Director
      John N. Smith
      Producer
      John N. Smith, David Wilson
      Screenwriter
      David Wilson
      Production Co
      National Film Board of Canada
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      1h 36m