About the film
Featuring shocking, never-before-seen law enforcement video surrendered by a disgraced officer, END OF THE LINE: THE WOMEN OF STANDING ROCK (Peacock/Fuse/YLE) is the incredible story of the Indigenous women who establish a peaceful camp in protest of the $3.8 billion Dakota Access oil pipeline construction that desecrated ancient burial and prayer sites and threatens their land, water, and very existence. Winner of more than 30 international awards, including the Hollywood Critics Association Television Award. Nominated for the 2022 Emmy Award for Outstanding Social Justice Documentary.
- DIRECTOR
- Shannon Kring
- WRITER
- Shannon Kring
- DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
- Marc Gerke
- PRODUCER
- Shannon Kring
- CO-PRODUCERS
- Pearl Daniel-MeansSophia Ehrnrooth
- EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
- Markus SelinJukka HelleShannon KringTzo'-NahPearl Daniel-MeansSophia EhrnroothMarc GerkeAmanda RomaniaNick PolizziAshley Gates Jansen
- CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
- Dez StephensTracy Scott Ganske
- STARRING
- Wašté Win YoungPhyllis YoungLaDonna Brave Bull AllardPearl Daniel-MeansLinda Black Elk, PhDAmy GoodmanMadonna Thunder HawkSky Roosevelt-MorrisFloris White BullSara Jumping Eagle, MDVanessa "Sioux-Z" DundonKristen TuskeZintkala Mahpiya Win Black OwlFrances ZephierFrances "Punchy" Hart
- COMPOSERS
- Ville TanttuNeil Kring
- KEYWORDS
- History, Women's issues, Social justice, Environment, Racism, Indigenous issues
- YEAR
- 2021
- COUNTRIES
- US/FI
- RUNTIME
- 86 minutes
- STATUS
- Available for community and educational screenings; request a screening
- COMPANIES
- Red Queen MediaPlayart ProductionsSolar Films
Calls to Action
Support Women
END OF THE LINE: THE WOMEN OF STANDING ROCK was created as a convening tool to change minds, open hearts, and inspire social and policy change. To join our efforts to create cinematic learning experiences for schools, corporations, and policy makers, donate here.Support Girls
As an expression of resilience and solidarity, ribbon skirt making is a traditional art at risk of being lost. To join our efforts that give Standing Rock Middle School girls instruction and supplies for making their own skirts, donate here.Sign Petitions
Our ally organization Lakota People Law Project continues the fight against DAPL. To join the latest actions against this and other pipelines, Sign the petition at the link below.Divest
To learn if your bank, city, or university invests in fossil fuel projects, click here.
Upcoming Screenings
- Oulu2026: European Capital of Culture Screening · Oulu, FinlandNovember 21, 2026
Calls to Action
Support Women
END OF THE LINE: THE WOMEN OF STANDING ROCK was created as a convening tool to change minds, open hearts, and inspire social and policy change. To join our efforts to create cinematic learning experiences for schools, corporations, and policy makers, donate here.Support Girls
As an expression of resilience and solidarity, ribbon skirt making is a traditional art at risk of being lost. To join our efforts that give Standing Rock Middle School girls instruction and supplies for making their own skirts, donate here.Sign Petitions
Our ally organization Lakota People Law Project continues the fight against DAPL. To join the latest actions against this and other pipelines, Sign the petition at the link below.Divest
To learn if your bank, city, or university invests in fossil fuel projects, click here.

