Desc: A Stranded Nation: Directed by Heidi McKillop. With Cody Battershill, Joe Dion, Mike Mazar, Frank McKenna. The environment is arguably the most debated topic of modern Canadian politics. The use of hydrocarbons has become a central political discourse within Canada. The decision to build a national pipeline to meet international demand has left Canadians divided and uncertain. A Stranded Nation is a documentary about our national interests, a competitive oil and gas sector, and the benefits it provides to all Canadians.