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6.5 / 10(42 votes)IMDb20111h 25m$62K Worldwide GrossUnited Kingdom, United States of America, Canada

If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front

Synopsis

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.

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If A Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front Official Trailer - Oscilloscope LaboratoriesOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2011-05-25

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Hot Docs International Documentary Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

June 22, 2011

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

Undisclosed

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$62K

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Marshall Curry, Sam Cullman
Screenplay & Story
Marshall Curry, Matthew Hamachek
Original Title
If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front
Country of Origin
United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 25m
Worldwide Gross
$62K
Production Studios
Oscilloscope, Black Fawn Films, Marshall Curry Productions, ITVS International, Lucky Hat Entertainment, P.O.V./American Documentary, BBC, Creative Capital, Cinereach, Gucci Tribeca Documentary Fund, Sundance Institute, Corporation for Public Broadcasting

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Marshall Curry, Sam Cullman

Screenplay & Story

Marshall Curry, Matthew Hamachek

Director of Photography

Sam Cullman

Film Editing

Marshall Curry, Matthew Hamachek

Producers

Sam Cullman, Marshall Curry, Jo Lapping

Department Leadership Roster

Marshall Curry

Marshall Curry

Director

Sam Cullman

Sam Cullman

Director

Marshall Curry

Marshall Curry

Writer

Matthew Hamachek

Writer

Marshall Curry

Marshall Curry

Editor

Sam Cullman

Sam Cullman

Director of Photography

Sam Cullman

Sam Cullman

Producer

Marshall Curry

Marshall Curry

Producer

Jo Lapping

Producer

Matthew Hamachek

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Canada14A

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Frequently Asked Questions About If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front

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What is If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front about?

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.

Who directed If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front?

If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front was directed by Marshall Curry, Sam Cullman.

Who stars in If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front?

The principal cast of If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front includes Not specified.

When was If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front released and how long is it?

If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.

How much did If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front make at the box office?

If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front grossed $62K in worldwide ticket sales.

What is the age rating and content advisory for If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front?

If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.