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200845 min0documentary

9.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Black Gold

200845 min0documentary

9.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Three oil drilling rigs operate in Andrews County, Texas, extracting oil known as 'black gold' amid various challenges and dangers faced by the crews.

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Marc J. Francis,

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Three oil drilling rigs operate in Andrews County, Texas, extracting oil known as 'black gold' amid various challenges and dangers faced by the crews.

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Marc J. Francisdirector

Nick Francisdirector

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In Andrews County, Texas, three oil drilling rigs operate under the watchful eye of their crews. Each day presents new challenges and dangers as they extract oil, often referred to as 'black gold.' Produced by Thom Beers, known for his work on Deadliest Catch, the series features a theme song by country music star Trace Adkins. Black Gold airs on truTV on Wednesday nights at 10pm and is also presented in high definition on TNT. In the UK, it is broadcast as Oil Riggers on Five.

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