City of Trees

Oct 25 2015 N/A 1h 16m
Documentary, News

During the Great Recession, joblessness exceeds 20 percent east of the Anacostia River in Washington, DC. City of Trees follows the intimate stories of Charles, Michael and James, three long-term unemployed residents struggling to gain employment through 'shovel ready' green projects. When stimulus dollars run out, short term idealism clashes with day-to-day survival in the struggle to find a sense of purpose and place in a recovering economy.

Plot

During the Great Recession, joblessness exceeds 20 percent east of the Anacostia River in Washington, DC. City of Trees follows the intimate stories of Charles, Michael and James, three long-term unemployed residents struggling to gain employment through 'shovel ready' green projects. When stimulus dollars run out, short term idealism clashes with day-to-day survival in the struggle to find a sense of purpose and place in a recovering economy.

Written by

Brandon Kramer, Lance Kramer

Directed by

Brandon Kramer

Cast

Tammy Wright, Steve Coleman, Karen Loeschner

Crew

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Production Companies

Meridian Hill Pictures, Kartemquin Films, Magic Labs Media

Awards

1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
28
Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA