EARTHWORK
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Academy Award® Nominee John Hawkes stars as Stan Herd, the real-life crop artist who risked everything to travel from Kansas to New York City to create a massive environmental artwork on land owned by Donald Trump in 1994.
Stan recruited a number of homeless individuals living in the nearby tunnel as his crew. Over the months it took to complete the earthwork, Stan dealt with the difficulties of bringing his large scale, rural art form to an urban canvas and the many costs it exacted upon his life. In an effort to share his unique perspective with a larger audience, Stan unexpectedly encounters the the true meaning of his art and its ultimate lasting rewards.
In addition to numerous Best Feature Film & Audience Awards, EARTHWORK also received awards for Best Debut Feature Film, Best Actor (John Hawkes), Best Cinematography, as well as the Audience Award and Special Jury Prize for Excellence in Opening Title Design @ the 2010 SXSW Film Festival.
"EARTHWORK is a flawless gem, a gentle yet ultimately ironic meditation on the power of art."
- Kevin Thomas, LOS ANGELES TIMES
"Genuinely moving, fiercely inspiring, superbly acted and technically impressive, this is the model of what a great independent film should be."
- Robert Butler, KANSAS CITY STAR
"[character actor John Hawkes] breaks through typecasting stereotypes in his nuanced portrayal of crop artist Stan Herd in Chris Ordal's ambitious EARTHWORK."
- Ronnie Scheib, VARIETY
"EARTHWORK defines memorable."
- James van Maanen, TrustMovies
"The first five minutes of Chris Ordal's directorial debut, EARTHWORK are among the sweetest moments you're likely to experience in the cinema."
- Cinespect
EARTHWORK is also available for purchase on DVD @ earthworkmovie.com
6 reviews
Eric Borja
Thrilled to see EARTHWORK for rent on here. I have been a John Hawkes fan since Me, You and Everyone We Know, so I had to check out this film to see him in his first lead role...and he did not disappoint. Beyond Hawkes' performance, the film as a whole is great and I would recommend it to anyone. The story, characters and performances are all nuanced and layered and the movie itself provides a welcome break from the "look at me now" style of most indies these days. The great cast includes Zach Grenier and James McDaniel. Chris Ordal has complete mastery of the material and tells the story Stan Herd in a compelling and unique way. Ordal is clearly a director to watch moving forward.
John Alan Thompson
It's a great Indy film and impressively stars John Hawkes. It's crazy what this midwest farmer did and even crazier how the filmmaker managed to bring this special story to life! Chris Ordal has put together a great film.
Jacinta Hoyt
A moving film with great acting and storytelling. John Hawkes is at his best!
Erik Ordal
A well done movie, with a talented cast and director. Enjoyed the movie and the special story told -- Hawkes identifies with hard work and the American dream. Looking forward to the next project!!
Emily Manske
Really enjoyed Earthwork and the score too! Flyover scene at the beginning was creative and fun, well done.
Fabian Püschel
thanks to vimeo for making it possible to watch this. but isnt 4 $ a bit expensive? Whatever, great Film!!!! Great story behind it...