CinemaOSMovie · 2001 · 1h 20m

Butterfly

75%(2)IMDbDocumentary

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.

Directed byDoug Wolens

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 20m
Language
EN
Released
March 30, 2001

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Butterfly - Trailer - POV | PBS

Butterfly - Trailer - POV | PBS

Featuring

Cast & crew

2 credited
Starring

Christine Casarsa

Lisa

Julia Butterfly Hill

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Doug Wolens
Produced by
Claudia Kussano
Doug Wolens

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