White Earth
Film poster
Directed byJ. Christian Jensen
Written byJ. Christian Jensen
Distributed byNew Day Films (non-theatrical)
Release date
  • January 2014 (2014-01) (Slamdance)[1]
Running time
20 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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.[2][3]

Awards and nominations

Awards
Award Date of ceremony Category Recipients and nominees Result
Academy Award February 22, 2015 Best Short Subject Documentary[4] J. Christian Jensen Nominated

References

  1. ↑ "Slamdance 2014 Unveils Lineups for Special Screenings, Beyond Section and Shorts Program". 9 December 2013.
  2. ↑ Debruge, Peter (February 21, 2015). "Film Review: '2015 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Documentary'". Variety. Retrieved February 23, 2015.
  3. ↑ Skirble, Rosanne (February 19, 2015). "Oscar-Nominee 'White Earth' Depicts N. Dakota Oil Boom Through Children's Eyes". Voice of America. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
  4. ↑ Hipes, Patrick (January 15, 2015). "Oscar Nominations: 'Grand Budapest Hotel' & 'Birdman' Lead Way With 9 Noms; 'Imitation Game' Scores 8". Deadline. Retrieved January 15, 2015.


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