If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front

Jan 1 2011 Unrated 1h 25m
Biography, Crime, Documentary

Filmmaker Marshall Curry explores the inner workings of the Earth Liberation Front, a revolutionary movement devoted to crippling facilities involved in deforestation, while simultaneously offering a profile of Oregon ELF member Daniel McGowan, who was brought up on terrorism charges for his involvement with the radical group.

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Plot

IF A TREE FALLS is a rare behind-the-curtain look at the Earth Liberation Front, the radical environmental group that the FBI calls America's 'number one domestic terrorist threat.' With unprecedented access and a nuanced point of view, the documentary tells the story of Daniel McGowan, an ELF member who faced life in prison for two multi-million dollar arsons against Oregon timber companies. The film employs McGowan's story to examine larger questions about environmentalism, activism, and terrorism.

Written by

Marshall Curry, Matthew Hamachek

Directed by

Marshall Curry, Sam Cullman

Cast

Daniel McGowan, Lisa McGowan, Tim Lewis

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America, United Kingdom

Production Companies

Oscilloscope

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 6 wins & 4 nominations total

Trailers
If A Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front Official Trailer - Oscilloscope Laboratories
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3,398
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
65
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