Orphaned

Nan
0h 45m
2021

Overview

Through the eyes of ex-engineer, now filmmaker Gillian McKercher, Orphaned explores the huge task of cleaning up thousands of idle oil and gas wells in the prairies before it's too late.

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Languages : English
Released Date: 2021-10-08
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