Sitting in Limbo
1986, English. Directed by John N. Smith.
Full of gentle warmth and humour, and with an upbeat reggae score, this feature from the NFB's Alternative Drama program provides an intimate look at the lives of four Black teenagers in Montréal. Some of the issues examined include poverty, teenage pregnancy, racism, and the importance of having a community.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 28 August 1986
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- John N. Smith, David Wilson, Richard Nichol
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Sitting in Limbo runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
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Sitting in Limbo isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 August 1986. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sitting in Limbo?
If you liked Sitting in Limbo, try Brotherly Love, What Maisie Knew, Skin.
Who directed Sitting in Limbo?
Sitting in Limbo (1986) was directed by John N. Smith and stars Fabian Gibbs, Patricia Dillon-Moore, Debbie Grant.