Butterfly (2001)

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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.

Director: Doug Wolens
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
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Cast

Cinematography: Doug Wolens
Editing: Zachary Bennett, Doug Wolens
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Animal Rights Activism and Compassion, Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World, Plant Kingdom: Hidden Life, Animal Instinct and Survival of Fittest

Keywords

survival, female protagonist, spiritual, nature, corporate greed, deforestation, logging, protestors, enviroment, activism, redwoods, environmental documentary, forestry, trees

Trailer

Butterfly Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions

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?
Butterfly stars Christine Casarsa, Julia Butterfly Hill.
How long is Butterfly?
Butterfly has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is Butterfly?
Butterfly is a Documentary film.
What are the themes of Butterfly?
The themes of Butterfly include: Animal Rights Activism and Compassion, Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World, Plant Kingdom: Hidden Life, Animal Instinct and Survival of Fittest.