If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front
Seen it?2011 | 85 min | Documentary, Crime, History
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, the curious and history buffs. If you loved O.J.: Made in America or Inside Job, start here.
- The mood
- Gritty, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$62K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Marshall Curry, Sam Cullman