Butterfly (2001)

03/30/2001 (EN) • Documentary • 1h 20m

Overview

Living in an ancient redwood tree for more than two years to prevent the tree from being clear-cut, Julia Butterfly Hill captured our hearts and minds by showing us that one person can make a difference. Through interviews with Hill, filmmaker Doug Wolens paints a portrait of an intensely spiritual and articulate woman who encountered both beauty and horror (she was assaulted by lumber company helicopters at one point) during her time above ground.

Butterfly (2001)

03/30/2001 (EN) • 1h 20m

Documentary

Overview

Living in an ancient redwood tree for more than two years to prevent the tree from being clear-cut, Julia Butterfly Hill captured our hearts and minds by showing us that one person can make a difference. Through interviews with Hill, filmmaker Doug Wolens paints a portrait of an intensely spiritual and articulate woman who encountered both beauty and horror (she was assaulted by lumber company helicopters at one point) during her time above ground.

Top Billed Cast

Christine Casarsa

Lisa

Julia Butterfly Hill

Self

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

survival

female protagonist

spiritual

nature

corporate greed

deforestation

logging

protestors

enviroment

activism

redwoods

environmental documentary

forestry

trees

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