CinemaOSMovie · 2021 · 1h 39m

Fairy Creek: The Last Stand

Documentary

In less than 150 years, 97.3% of British Columbia's old growth forests have been logged. These ancient trees and their ecosystems have been lost forever. Fairy Creek (Ada'itsx), one of BC's last untouched old growth watersheds, lies on Southern Vancouver Island on the unceded territories of the Pacheedaht, Ditidaht and the Huu-ay-aht Nations. Despite Premier John Horgan's 2020 election promise to protect the remaining 2.7% of old growth forest, logging of Fairy Creek continues unabated. In August 2020, forest and land defenders began setting up blockades to prevent the destruction of this beautiful and fragile ecosystem. One year later, after mass civil action, over 500 arrests and intense public pressure, the conflict continues. This comprehensive and compelling documentary film sheds light on the issues around the logging and blockades, through conversations with Indigenous Elders, politicians, police, lawyers, front line activists, and many others.

Directed byJustin Douglas

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 39m
Language
EN
Released
August 4, 2021
Studios
Canada's Social Change-Makers

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring

Rose Henry (Grandmother Losah)

Self

Paul Manly

Self

Justin Douglas

Self

Pamela Leila

Self

Rita Wong

Self

Victor Peter

Self

Kathy Code

Self

'Uncle' Bill Jones

Self

Adam Olsen

Self

Sonia Furstenau

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Justin Douglas

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