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

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.

20111h 25mNRDocumentary, Crime, History

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

Directors
Marshall Curry, Sam Cullman
Genres
Documentary, Crime, History
Content rating
NR
Original language
English
Production countries
United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada
Status
Released

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