Ocean of Grass Film Trailer 2020
THE PITCH An experiential, immersive documentary capturing a year in the life of a 130 year old Nebraska Sandhills ranch in a lyrical, timeless manner. The film presents the hidden beauty of the sparsely populated Nebraska Sandhills Region and the intriguing personalities of individuals who choose this rugged lifestyle. Featuring old school patriarchs to artistic ranchers 'with a painting problem', and young guns pushing the ranch operations into the future to family tragedies endured, OCEAN OF GRASS leaves the viewer with an appreciative of the ranching lifestyle in the today's modern, fast-paced world. Filmgoers will come to know and understand the ranching community and the honest manner in which they approach life. OCEAN OF GRASS showcases the sublime beauty of the little-known Nebraska Sandhills using 4K, aerial, and POV cameras. SYNOPSIS Travel to a hidden, idyllic location as the film documents the fascinating people, the land, and the daily struggles to maintain a viable family cattle ranching operation in the Sandhills Region of Nebraska. Guided by the hands of 3rd & 4th generation ranchers, Ocean of Grass is a story of perseverance, of rebirth and death, hard work, sacrifice, ongoing stewardship of the land and care for its creatures presented in an lyrical, emotional, and beautifully filmed journey though the past and present. The film slowly peels back the layers of the interesting, heartfelt, and reserved folks who inhabit and coexist with the lands of the McGinn Ranch. The ranch itself is a living organism, alive in every way. Walk the prairie that encapsulates the ranch property, and one senses the life and energy that emanates from within. It faces constant assault and interaction with the elements of weather, be it storms, drought, blizzards, or one of the many serene and tranquil days that covers the land. The feeling of contentment and being one with our planet on these special days is indeed fuel for the soul.