Sarah Rector, a Black girl born in early 20th-century Oklahoma Indian Territory, believes there is oil beneath the barren land she’s allotted, and her faith proves right. As greedy oil sharks close in, Sarah turns to family, friends, and some Texas wildcatters to maintain control of her oil-rich land, eventually becoming among the nation's first Black female millionaires—at eleven years old.
Cast: Naya Desir-Johnson, Sonequa Martin-Green, Zachary Levi
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Sarah's Oil
Inspired by a true story of faith and fortune.
Sarah Rector, a Black girl born in early 20th-century Oklahoma Indian Territory, believes there is oil beneath the barren land she’s allotted, and her faith proves right. As greedy oil sharks close in, Sarah turns to family, friends, and some Texas wildcatters to maintain control of her oil-rich land, eventually becoming among the nation's first Black female millionaires—at eleven years old.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Cyrus Nowrasteh
- Producers
- John Shepherd, Cyrus Nowrasteh, Derrick Williams, Kevin Downes
