07 Nov 2024
Taghiyev: Oil
A history written with tears and oil... The life story of the great philanthropist Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev.
Oil Springs
Welcome to the town where the North American Oil Industry Was Born
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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