Oil Men - Production & Contact Info (original) (raw)

Oil Men is the first film to share the story of Canada's controversial oil sands through the lens of female characters. Leanne Romanko, a young oil and gas chemist, begins to see the negative effects of tar sands extraction in her daily ...See moreOil Men is the first film to share the story of Canada's controversial oil sands through the lens of female characters. Leanne Romanko, a young oil and gas chemist, begins to see the negative effects of tar sands extraction in her daily life. Her mother is sick with a rare form of Leukemia caused by chemical exposure from her days as a truck driver. At the same time, a wildfire has left the landscape of her hometown devastated. Against a backdrop of tragedy, her job provides a life for her and her 1-year-old daughter. Her conscience is tested, as she must decide between environment and economy, and what will hold the brightest future for the one she loves most.See less