IF A TREE FALLS: A STORY OF THE EARTH LIBERATION FRONT

June 23rd, 2011

IF A TREE FALLS: A STORY OF THE EARTH LIBERATION FRONT- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Filmmakers Marshall Curry and Sam Cullman examine the case of Daniel McGowan, a member of the radical environmental group Earth Liberation Front who was arrested for committing arson against two Oregon timber companies. Dissecting ELF’s self-described use of “economic sabotage” to stop deforestation and other damage to the planet, the film also explores the ramifications of the FBI’s decision to classify them as terrorists.” Good reviews in general and also in NY Times on 6/22/11. TRDB.

9/12/11- A good documentary, more about the “economic sabotage” than about any one man. TRDB. Netflix.

Entry Filed under: Coming To Netflix,Documentary/History

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