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Jamali Maddix travels to Oklahoma to investigate the deep-rooted influence of the oil and gas industry, uncovering a state divided by faith, heritage, and the search for "black gold." In a landscape where "Wildcat Christianity" and the energy sector are inextricably linked, Jamali meets with Christian oilmen who view the state’s resources as a divine blessing and a cornerstone of the American economy.
On the other side of the divide, Native American activists are standing up against the environmental and cultural devastation caused by industrial expansion. For these communities, the land isn't just a resource—it's sacred. This documentary explores the friction between those profiting from the status quo and those fighting to protect their ancestral home from the consequences of environmental racism. From drilling rigs to protest lines, we observe a complex struggle for the soul of the American West.
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Jamali Maddix explores the intense battle over oil in Oklahoma. From Native American activists fighting for their land to Christian oilmen defending the industry, this is an unfiltered look at the cost of the American energy boom.
This film was first broadcast: 2018
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Jamali Maddix travels to Oklahoma to investigate the deep-rooted influence of the oil and gas industry, uncovering a state divided by faith, heritage, and the search for "black gold." In a landscape where "Wildcat Christianity" and the energy sector are inextricably linked, Jamali meets with Christian oilmen who view the state’s resources as a divine blessing and a cornerstone of the American economy.
On the other side of the divide, Native American activists are standing up against the environmental and cultural devastation caused by industrial expansion. For these communities, the land isn't just a resource—it's sacred. This documentary explores the friction between those profiting from the status quo and those fighting to protect their ancestral home from the consequences of environmental racism. From drilling rigs to protest lines, we observe a complex struggle for the soul of the American West.
Subscribe to True Lives: bit.ly/3dBMxvl
Jamali Maddix explores the intense battle over oil in Oklahoma. From Native American activists fighting for their land to Christian oilmen defending the industry, this is an unfiltered look at the cost of the American energy boom.
This film was first broadcast: 2018
Check us out on Facebook: facebook.com/OurStoriesChannel
Watch More Documentaries
True Lives - bit.ly/3A8xRMJ
Up Close - youtube.com/@UpCloseITVS
Our History - bit.ly/3rUpdhL
Our World - bit.ly/3ftuckM
Our Stories - bit.ly/3ynfFyk
Taste - bit.ly/3OZoDcV
Blueprint - bit.ly/3ZK5UdD
True Lives brings you fascinating stories of social interest from around the world. You can discover award winning documentaries, films and groundbreaking reports that capture the complexities of our daily life, with stories that will entertain, inspire and inform.
Content distributed by ITV Studios.
#OilAndGas #Oklahoma #NativeAmericanRights #BigOil #EnvironmentalJustice #Documentary #ClimateCrisis #JamaliMaddix #SocialIssues #IndigenousResistance
