Butterfly (2001)

March 30, 2001 • Documentary • 80m

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.

Director

Doug Wolens

Writer

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Top Billed

Christine Casarsa

Keywords

survival female protagonist spiritual nature corporate greed deforestation logging protestors enviroment activism redwoods environmental documentary forestry trees