Risking injury and incarceration, an environmental activist disrupts the clear-cutting of an ancient redwood grove by sitting on a tiny platform a hundred feet up in the tree canopy. Already three years into the tree-sit when filming begins, AMONG GIANTS blends vérité cinematography with intimate personal reflection to remarkable effect.
This film was shot and edited in 2011, and a year later, the tree-sit ended as a victory for the tree-sitters (indybay.org/newsitems/2012/06/26/18716373.php) As of 2013, negotiations are still underway for the sale of the land, and the exact acreage is still being determined.
Huge thanks to "Farmer," "Bingmouse," "Amanita," and the rest of the tree-sitters for allowing us to live with them and film their story. Learn more about their work, donate, and see what they're up to now: efhumboldt.org
for further requests about the film, please contact info@rainhousecinema.com
Thanks for watching!
- Chris, Ben, Sam // Rainhouse Cinema
Cast: Rainhouse Cinema, Chris Cresci, chimichanga man, Sam Price-Waldman and Cody Peterson
Tags: rainhouse, redwood, trees, forest, earthfirst, humboldt, silverdocs, verite, cinematography, ancient, documentary, clearcut and environmental
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