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The Magnitude of All Things
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The Magnitude of All Things

2020-09-26 · 86 min · Not rated

Documentary

Filmmaker Jennifer Abbott explores the emotional and psychological dimensions of the climate crisis and the relationship between grief and hope in times of personal and planetary change.

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Directors
Jennifer Abbott
Production companies
Cedar Island Films, ONF | NFB
Countries
Canada
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jennifer AbbottSelf
Tara SamuelTara SamuelSaille
Tahlea Abbott BalintYoung Jenn
Jessa Abbott BalintYoung Saille
Sarah BaikeSelf
David BowmanSelf
Ashlee CunsoloSelf
Jo DoddsSelf
Clare FarrellSelf
Marjorie FlowersSelf
Sally GillespieSelf
Patricia GualingaSelf
Roger HallamSelf
Patricia HanssonSelf
Kevin TaggartSelf
Jan HarrisSelf
Beth HillSelf
Mukutsawa MontahuanoSelf
Belén PáezSelf
Derrick PottleSelf

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