City of Trees (2015)
During the Great Recession, joblessness exceeds 20 percent east of the Anacostia River in Washington, DC. City of Trees follows the intimate stories of Charles, Michael and James, three long-term unemployed residents struggling to gain employment through 'shovel ready' green projects. When stimulus dollars run out, short term idealism clashes with day-to-day survival in the struggle to find a sense of purpose and place in a recovering economy.
Director: Brandon Kramer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: October 25, 2015
Production: Meridian Hill Pictures, Kartemquin Films, Magic Labs Media
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is City of Trees about?
- During the Great Recession, joblessness exceeds 20 percent east of the Anacostia River in Washington, DC. City of Trees follows the intimate stories of Charles, Michael and James, three long-term unemployed residents struggling to gain employment through 'shovel ready' green projects. When stimulus dollars run out, short term idealism clashes with day-to-day survival in the struggle to find a sense of purpose and place in a recovering economy.
- Who directed City of Trees?
- City of Trees was directed by Brandon Kramer.
- How long is City of Trees?
- City of Trees has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is City of Trees?
- City of Trees is a Documentary film.