Riding the Tornado
1986, English. Directed by Robert Lower.
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.
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- 1 January 1986
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Riding the Tornado: quick answers
What comes after Riding the Tornado?
Next in the series: The Rise and Fall of American Business Culture (1987), In Bed with an Elephant (1987), and At the Crossroads (1987).
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Riding the Tornado runs 57 minutes (0h 57m).
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Which OTT platform is Riding the Tornado on?
Riding the Tornado isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1986. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Riding the Tornado?
If you liked Riding the Tornado, try Come See Me in the Good Light, Gilbert, A Toxic Love Story.
Who directed Riding the Tornado?
Riding the Tornado (1986) was directed by Robert Lower and stars James Laxer.