Film Lens
White Earth is a documentary film directed by J. Christian Jensen, focusing on the experiences of new arrivals in White Earth, North Dakota, during the oil boom. The film presents the lives of four children and an immigrant mother as they navigate the changes brought by the influx of workers seeking employment in the oil industry. Through their perspectives, the film captures the impact of the oil boom on the community and individual lives.
The film runs for 20 minutes and was produced in the United States. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject) at the 87th Academy Awards, indicating its recognition within the film industry for its portrayal of contemporary social issues.
Why Watch
- •Meet the immigrant mother navigating the oil boom.
- •See the lives of children affected by rapid change.
- •Find out about the North Dakota oil boom's impact.
Did You Know
•White Earth was nominated for an Academy Award in 2015.
•The film focuses on four children and their immigrant mother.
•It has a runtime of 20 minutes.
•The documentary was released in 2014.
Perfect For
Documentary enthusiastsOil industry insightsNorth Dakota culture