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

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Overview

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.

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General Information

Release Date: 2011-06-22
Budget: $0
Revenue: $61794
Runtime: 85 min

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