Riding the Tornado(1986)

Riding the Tornado Synopsis

This documentary focuses on boom-and-bust economic cycles, most notably that of Alberta oil during the '70s and early '80s. When the bust hit after a drop in world oil prices, those business people who knew how to "ride a tornado" cut their losses and moved on, while others were left devastated. When Newfoundland was faced with a possible oil boom of its own in the mid-'80s, it took the lessons of Alberta to heart. Part 3 of the series, Reckoning: The Political Economy of Canada.

Riding the Tornado (1986) is a documentary film directed by Robert Lower, released on January 1, 1986 with a runtime of 57m. It stars James Laxer. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.