The Fargo Film Festival is proud to announce a showcase screening of the award-winning documentary “Welcome to Leith,” shot on location in North Dakota.
After premiering at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, where it was nominated for the
Documentary Grand Jury Prize, “Welcome to Leith” launched an incredible run on the
festival circuit, screening in the most prestigious events across the globe. The film also enjoyed a successful limited theatrical release in the United States. Acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, “Welcome to Leith” is “a gripping you-are-there portrait of a community under siege.” (Variety)
“Welcome to Leith” chronicles the attempted takeover of a small North Dakota town by notorious white supremacist Craig Cobb. As his behavior becomes more threatening, tensions soar, and the residents desperately look for ways to expel their unwanted neighbor. With incredible access to both longtime residents of Leith and white supremacists, the film examines a small plains community struggling for sovereignty against an extremist vision.
“Haunting…a stunning portrait of First Amendment rights pushed to their extremes.”—Indiewire
“…more like a taut Hollywood thriller than a documentary… a nail-biter from start to
finish.”—The Hollywood Reporter
“…couldn’t be more timely or essential.”—LA Times
“Welcome to Leith” will screen at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 18 at the Fargo Theatre. Directors Michael Beach Nichols and Christopher K. Walker will share some conversation with the audience following the screening. Tickets and Fargo Film Festival passes go on sale Monday, February 29 exclusively at the Fargo Theatre box office.