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

2011 1h 25m EN

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Marshall Curry
Writers: Marshall Curry, Matthew Hamachek
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada

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RUNTIME

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85 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 15 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Marshall Curry, shot by Sam Cullman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Marshall Curry shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1787725 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 42 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Marshall Curry directs. Sam Cullman behind the camera. Marshall Curry cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada. Dialogue in English.

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185 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 15 years ago.
3International production across 3 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Marshall Curry, shot by Sam Cullman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor Marshall Curry shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7IMDB entry: tt1787725 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 42 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
9Classified under 9 themes, including "demonstration", "arrest", "arson", "terrorism".