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The Barrier
The Barrier

The Barrier

Arthur Macdonald knew that a traffic barrier would save lives, but he must overcome other barriers first.

Genres

Drama

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Recent graduate, Arthur Macdonald, narrowly avoids a collision with a truck when he takes a short-cut to work. In his job as traffic safety engineer he proposes to erect a median barrier to prevent collisions. His proposal meets with derision from his boss and indifference from the politicians and the public, but Arthur isn't about to give up. He struggles on toward his goal, despite limited resources, office politics, and City politics.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

86 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

17 October 2014

Country

Canada

Cast

Mona Dallmann

Mona Dallmann

Stephen Hanon

Stephen Hanon

Keith Morison

Keith Morison

Morag Morison

Morag Morison

Pamela M. Sears

Pamela M. Sears

Bernie St. Pierre

Bernie St. Pierre

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