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Sitting in Limbo (1986 film)
Sitting in Limbo is a 1986 Canadian docudrama film directed by John N. Smith.[1] Developed through interviews and improvisational work with a group of Black Canadian youth in Montreal,[1] the film stars Pat Dillon as Pat, a young woman who moves in with her boyfriend Fabian (Fabian Gibbs) after getting pregnant.[1] The film was produced by the National Film Board, through its Alternative Drama program.[2] The film premiered at the Montreal World Film Festival in August 1986.[3] The film's soundtrack consisted primarily of reggae recordings by Jimmy Cliff.[1] AwardsAt the Montreal World Film Festival, the film won the award for best Canadian film shown outside the competitive program.[4] At the 1986 Festival of Festivals, the film received a special citation from the Canadian film award jury.[5] The film was also a shortlisted finalist for the Quebec Association of Film Critics award for the best film made in Quebec in 1986.[6] The film garnered three Genie Award nominations at the 8th Genie Awards in 1987:
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