White Earth (film) explained

White Earth
Director:J. Christian Jensen
Distributor:New Day Films (non-theatrical)
Runtime:20 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

White Earth is a 2014 documentary film by J. Christian Jensen about new arrivals in White Earth, North Dakota who have moved there to seek work in the North Dakota oil boom. The film explores life in the oil boom through the eyes of four children and an immigrant mother. White Earth was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject) at the 87th Academy Awards.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. News: Film Review: '2015 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Documentary'. Debruge. Peter. February 21, 2015. Variety. February 23, 2015.
  2. News: Oscar-Nominee 'White Earth' Depicts N. Dakota Oil Boom Through Children's Eyes. Skirble. Rosanne. February 19, 2015. Voice of America. February 14, 2015.
  3. News: Hipes . Patrick . Oscar Nominations: 'Grand Budapest Hotel' & 'Birdman' Lead Way With 9 Noms; 'Imitation Game' Scores 8 . Deadline . January 15, 2015 . January 15, 2015 .