Tree Fellers (2004)
The story of the 900 Belizean lumberjacks who in 1942 left the tropical rainforests of British Honduras to help Britain fight fascism by felling trees in Scotland. Sam (93), Eric (87) and Amos (86) were among those who stayed on after the war to make new lives in a country where, for better or worse, the colour of their skin marked them out. Newly discovered archive, long cherished memories and a last reunion are intertwined in this lyrical and moving documentary testament.
Director: Sana Bilgrami
Runtime: 23 min
Release Date: January 1, 2004
Cast
Music: Marcelo de Oliveira
Editing: Sitar Rose
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Sana Bilgrami
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tree Fellers about?
- The story of the 900 Belizean lumberjacks who in 1942 left the tropical rainforests of British Honduras to help Britain fight fascism by felling trees in Scotland. Sam (93), Eric (87) and Amos (86) were among those who stayed on after the war to make new lives in a country where, for better or worse, the colour of their skin marked them out. Newly discovered archive, long cherished memories and a last reunion are intertwined in this lyrical and moving documentary testament.
- Who directed Tree Fellers?
- Tree Fellers was directed by Sana Bilgrami.
- Who stars in Tree Fellers?
- Tree Fellers stars Amos Ford, Sam Martinez, Ernest Phillips, Eric Tathum, Alvin Tillet.
- How long is Tree Fellers?
- Tree Fellers has a runtime of 23m (23 minutes).