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Sitting in Limbo (1986 film)
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Wikipedia article
'Sitting in Limbo' is a 1986 Canadian docudrama film directed by John N. Smith."It looks like a banner year for NFB entries". 'Montreal Gazette', August 22, 1986. Developed through interviews and improvisational work with a group of Black Canadian youth in Montreal, the film stars Pat Dillon as Pat, a young woman who moves in with her boyfriend Fabian (Fabian Gibbs) after getting pregnant.
The film was produced by the National Film Board, through its Alternative Drama program."New from NFB: money-makers". 'Ottawa Citizen', March 9, 1987.
The film premiered at the Montreal World Film Festival in August 1986."Dancing in the Dark to open festival series". 'The Globe and Mail', July 24, 1986.
The film's soundtrack consisted primarily of reggae recordings by Jimmy Cliff.
Awards
At the Montreal World Film Festival, the film won the award for best Canadian film shown outside the competitive program."French film Betty Blues wins top Montreal prize". 'Toronto Star', September 2, 1986. At the 1986 Festival of Festivals, the film received a special citation from the Canadian film award jury."Quebec film Le declin tops in T.O.; Arcands sex comedy wows public and jury". 'Montreal Gazette', September 15, 1986.
The film was also a shortlisted finalist for the Quebec Association of Film Critics award for the best film made in Quebec in 1986."Five films compete for award". 'Ottawa Citizen', January 30, 1987.
The film garnered three Genie Award nominations at the 8th Genie Awards in 1987:
*Best Director: John N. Smith
*Best Original Screenplay: Richard Nichol
*Best Sound: Hans Oomes, Richard Nichol, Shelley Craig and Jean-Pierre Joutel
References
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