Butterfly
Synopsis
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.
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Butterfly - Trailer - POV | PBSOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-09-23
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March 30, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Doug Wolens
- Original Title
- Butterfly
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Doug Wolens
Doug Wolens
Doug Wolens, Zachary Bennett
Claudia Kussano, Doug Wolens
Department Leadership Roster
Claudia Kussano
Producer
Doug Wolens
Editor
Zachary Bennett
Editor
Doug Wolens
Producer
Doug Wolens
Director
Doug Wolens
Director of Photography
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What is Butterfly about?
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.
Who directed Butterfly?
Butterfly was directed by Doug Wolens.
Who stars in Butterfly?
The principal cast of Butterfly includes Christine Casarsa, Julia Butterfly Hill.
When was Butterfly released and how long is it?
Butterfly was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.