Earthwork
"A tractor his brush. The crops his paint. New York City his Canvas."
Originally released in 2011. Earthwork is a drama film. directed by Chris Ordal.
Starring John Hawkes, Zach Grenier, and Bruce MacVittie
Synopsis
In 1994, real-life crop artist Stan Herd traveled from Kansas to Manhattan's Upper West Side to create a massive environmental artwork on land owned by Donald Trump. The multi-acre artwork was made from soil, rock, plants and vegetation near an underground railway tunnel. Stan recruited a number of homeless individuals living in the tunnel to become his crew. Over the months it took to complete the earthwork, Stan dealt with a myriad of difficulties in bringing his unique, rural art form to an urban canvas and the many costs his art exacted upon his life. In the process, he unexpectedly encountered the true meaning of his art and it's ultimate, lasting rewards
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 20, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Budget
$100K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $100,000
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Earthwork about?
In 1994, real-life crop artist Stan Herd traveled from Kansas to Manhattan's Upper West Side to create a massive environmental artwork on land owned by Donald Trump. The multi-acre artwork was made...
Who directed Earthwork?
Earthwork was directed by Chris Ordal.
How long is Earthwork?
Earthwork has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Earthwork released?
Earthwork was released on May 20, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Earthwork?
The main cast of Earthwork includes John Hawkes, Zach Grenier, Bruce MacVittie, Chris Bachand, Scott Allegrucci.