Oscar® Nominee 2015 in the Documentary Short Subject category
Thousands of souls flock to America’s Northern Plains seeking work in the oil fields. “White Earth” is the tale of an oil boom seen through unexpected eyes. Three children and an immigrant mother brave a cruel North Dakota winter and explore themes of innocence, home and the American Dream.
“a lyrically edited snapshot of a complicated, rapidly changing landscape” (NEW YORK TIMES)
“enigmatic and often surprising” (FULL FRAME JURY)
“a stunning portrait of [a] desolate landscape” (INT’L DOCUMENTARY ASSOC.)
“captivates audiences with deeply felt sincerity” (STANFORD ARTS REVIEW)
“a spot-on portrait of poverty, survival and the American Dream” (IDFA)
“stunning, metaphoric cinematography… restrained, quiet editing” (NONFICS)
Website: WhiteEarthMovie.com
Facebook: facebook.com/WhiteEarthMovie
A film by
J. Christian Jensen
Featuring
James McClellan
Leevi Meyer
Elena Guadalupe Loaiza
Flor Loaiza
Original Score
Wiley Webb
Additional Music
Chris Carlson
Editing | Cinematography
J. Christian Jensen
Audio Recording | Additional Camera
Abhi Singh
Evan Carpenter
Faculty Advisors
Jan Krawitz
Jamie Meltzer
Johnny Symons
Technical Assistance
Christian Gainsley
Mark Urbanek
Color Grading
Brook Hinton
Audio Mixer:
Dan Olmsted
Produced in the Documentary Film and Video M.F.A. Program
Department of Art & Art History
Stanford University
