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The Overnighters

Chasing the American dream, thousands of workers flock to a North Dakota town where the oil business is booming. But instead of well-paying jobs, many find slim work prospects and a severe housing shortage. Pastor Jay Reinke converts his church into a makeshift dorm and counseling center, allowing hundreds of men to stay despite the congregation's objections and neighbors' fears.

The Overnighters: Trailer

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Chasing the American dream, thousands of workers flock to a North Dakota town where the oil business is booming. But instead of well-paying jobs, many find slim work prospects and a severe housing shortage. Pastor Jay Reinke converts his church into a makeshift dorm and counseling center, allowing hundreds of men to stay despite the congregation's objections and neighbors' fears.

Previews + Extras

  • The Overnighters: Sleep at the Church: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Overnighters: Sleep at the Church

    S28 E2 - 3m 51s

    This clip from 'The Overnighters' begins with pastor Jay Reinke waking up men who have been sleeping in the church. It ends with the pastor saying, “We have people literally walking up to our door from all over the world saying, ‘Can you help me?’”

  • The Overnighters: Life at Church: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Overnighters: Life at Church

    S28 E2 - 1m 42s

    The clip begins with a graphic reading, “Many new arrivals have nowhere to sleep.” It ends with the pastor admitting that the congregation never really planned to house the overnighters and saying, “That’s probably one of the chief criticisms I have to bear.”

  • The Overnighters: The Problem: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Overnighters: The Problem

    S28 E2 -

    This clip from The Overnighters begins with pictures of traffic congestion. It ends with the pastor acknowledging that neighbors fear one of the men could “hurt their child.”

  • The Overnighters: Church Members Object: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Overnighters: Church Members Object

    S28 E2 - 2m 13s

    The clip begins with the pastor sweeping up broken glass from the parking lot. It ends with church member Shelly Schultz saying, “This is not my home anymore, you know? And it’s … it’s very difficult.”

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