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If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front Movie Poster
Not Yet Rated In Theaters 06/22/2011 , 100min.
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Plot & Details

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.
  • MPAA Rating: Not Yet Rated
  • Genre(s): Documentary,Special Interest
  • Run Time: 100min.
  • Theatrical Release Date: 06/22/2011
  • DVD Release Date: 08/30/2011
  • Distributor(s): Oscilloscope Pictures
  • Director(s): Marshall Curry
  • Themes: Stop the Wrecking Ball,Terrorism
  • Tone: Poignant,Cautionary,Reflective
  • Keywords: capitalism,environmentalism,movement [social change],revolution,terrorism
  • Country of Origin: USA - Limited (06-22-2011)
  • Language: English

Awards

Academy Awards

Year Award CategoryCast & Crew Result
2011 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Documentary Feature Marshall Curry Nominated
2011 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Documentary Feature Sam Cullman Nominated
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