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If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front (2011): Ratings & Box Office

If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front (2011) movie poster

If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front is a 2011 historical documentary directed by Marshall Curry and Sam Cullman. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $61,794 worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.

IMDb rating
7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes
88%
worldwide gross
$61.8K
award nomination
1
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If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Directors
Marshall Curry and Sam Cullman
Genres
History , Crime , Documentary , News
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front About?

The premise of If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front without spoilers.

During the mid-1990s, a radical environmental movement gained prominence in the United States, with activists resorting to extreme actions to protect the planet. This documentary explores the story of Daniel McGowan and his fellow Earth Liberation Front members, who faced significant risks while pursuing their cause. Featuring exclusive footage and revealing interviews, the film chronicles the rise and subsequent challenges faced by this influential group. It examines the complexities of environmental activism, the line between protest and extremism, and the legal ramifications of their actions.

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

· 21 tags
  • eco sabotage
  • group
  • earth liberation front
  • arson
  • trial
  • tree
  • activist
  • framed as terrorist
  • environmental politics
  • environmental protection
  • environmental destruction
  • deforestation
+9 more
  • environmental issue
  • demonstration
  • forest
  • environmental activism
  • ecology
  • nature
  • radical environmentalism
  • eco terrorism
  • environmental activist
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Crew

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

Directed by Marshall Curry and Sam Cullman.

From the directors

More from Marshall Curry and Sam Cullman

More films directed by Marshall Curry and Sam Cullman, best-rated first: Street Fight, Racing Dreams, Art and Craft and Point and Shoot.

Ratings

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

Critics gave If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.

Box office

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

If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front grossed $61,794 worldwide.

2011 box office

Worldwide gross

$61.8K

US & Canada
$61.8K
Awards

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

If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front was nominated for 1 Oscar.

1 nomination1 ceremony

Videos

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

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

If A Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front Official Trailer - Oscilloscope Laboratories
Details

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

8 alternative titles, including “Vorsicht "Öko-Terroristen"!” and “Jos puu kaatuu”.

Also known as
  • Vorsicht "Öko-Terroristen"!
  • Jos puu kaatuu
  • Si Cau Un Arbre
  • Если дерево упадет
  • אם עץ נופל: סיפור חזית השחרור של כדור הארץ
  • Miljöterroristerna
  • 만약 나무가 쓰러지면: 지구 해방 전선 이야기
  • 如果树倒下:一个地球解放阵线的故事

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FAQ

If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front FAQ: Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front, each answered in a sentence.

How long is If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front?

If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front released?

If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front was released on June 22, 2011.

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

If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front was directed by Marshall Curry and Sam Cullman.

More films by Marshall Curry

How much did If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front make at the box office?

If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front grossed $61,794 worldwide.

How is If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front rated?

If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.

Was If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front nominated for any awards?

If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.

Does If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front have a post-credit scene?

No. If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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