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White Earth (20 min) US |
[watch trailer] |
Wednesday 10/22, 7:00 PM (Session 20)
Director/Producer: J. Christian Jensen
Description:
Set against the backdrop of a cruel North Dakota winter, White Earth is a tale of an oil boom that has drawn thousands to America’s northern plains in search of work. Told from the perspective of three children and an immigrant mother whose lives are touched by the oil boom, each story intertwines with the others – often relying on the naive narration of children to poetically explore themes of innocence, home, and the American Dream.
Biography:
J. Christian Jensen has been doing film and media work for over ten years. He began in the broadcast realm – working on productions for National Geographic, Frontline and American Experience. His first film, Sou da Bahia, was shot in Brazil and explores art and Afro-Brazilian identity. Christian’s most recent work, completed at Stanford University has screened at major festivals around the world and explores existential themes and the collision of science, technology and religion in modern society.
Contact Information:
e: jameschristianj@gmail.com
w: www.jchristianjensen.com/projects/white-earth
©2014 United Nations Association Film Festival (UNAFF)
