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

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

2011•1h 25m•6.5/10
DocumentaryCrimeHistory

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6.5/10(41)

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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Production

Oscilloscope, Black Fawn Films, Marshall Curry Productions, ITVS International, Lucky Hat Entertainment, P.O.V./American Documentary, BBC, Creative Capital, Cinereach, Gucci Tribeca Documentary Fund, Sundance Institute, Corporation for Public Broadcasting

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EN

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