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This experimental film blends together stunning photographic nocturnal landscapes within the United States along with glimpses of life in areas of the country which are lesser known and even more less traveled to: a women's correctional facility in the Pacific Northwest, a small community in rural Virginia, and the oil plains which take up much of the state of North Dakota. Actors interact with workers and people in these landscapes, providing them an opportunity to talk about their realities, viewpoints, and challenges. It is an eerie documentary examining parts of America which many people probably do not know about nor care to find out about. The individuals and families that live in these regions are a part of and yet not part of today's United States. The juxtaposition of the hushed beauty of the photography with the interviews is quite unsettling, providing a look at parts of America which are forgotten and yet fundamental to our makeup. This film would be of interest to college courses dealing with diversity, multiculturalism, culture, and modern-day society.