Tree Fellers
Originally released in 2004. Tree Fellers is a feature film. directed by Sana Bilgrami. At just 23 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Amos Ford, Sam Martinez, and Ernest Phillips
Synopsis
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.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
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)...
Who directed Tree Fellers?
Tree Fellers was directed by Sana Bilgrami.
How long is Tree Fellers?
Tree Fellers has a runtime of 0 hours and 23 minutes (23 minutes total).
When was Tree Fellers released?
Tree Fellers was released on January 1, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tree Fellers?
The main cast of Tree Fellers includes Amos Ford, Sam Martinez, Ernest Phillips, Eric Tathum, Alvin Tillet.