Faces of the Oil Patch describes the new visage of the oil patch—the areas in and around Williston, Watford City, Tioga, Stanley, New Town, Parshall, and Fort Berthold—in the words of the people who live and work in these communities.

The 60minute documentary shows us the towns that don't have the infrastructure to support the uncontrolled and dramatic growth, the ranchers who now view bumpertobumper traffic all day rather than the rare vehicle traveling along the twolane horizon to horizon, and the oil workers who earn huge salaries but live in makeshift housing without hope of finding homes suitable for their families. The narratives and stunning video are woven together with visual images captured by noted still photographer Wayne Gudmundson to show everyday life and the changing vernacular landscape of northwestern North Dakota.

Producers
Bob Dambach
Wayne Gudmundson

Associate Producer
Kim Stenehjem

Editor
Dave Geck

Videographers
Dave Geck
Ryan Sailor

Executive Producer
Bob Dambach

Production funding provided by The North Dakota Humanities Council and by the members of Prairie Public.