Thursday, September 15, 2011

IF A TREE FALLS



The documentary takes you into the life of Daniel McGowan, an environmental activist, and the ELF.  McGowan was a target in Operation Backfire for the arson of Superior Lumber company and Jefferson Poplar Farms in 2001.  He was arrested and charged with arson, property destruction and conspiracy.  He was also labeled a domestic terrorist.  In 2006 Daniel signed a non-cooperation plea agreement with the government and in 2007 was sentenced to 7 years in federal prison and ordered to pay $1.9 million in restitution.

Monday, September 12, 2011

GROWING IS FOREVER


If you have 3 minutes to spare check out Growing is Forever -- a short film by Jesse Rosten about the Redwoods of northern California. This is one of the nicest shorts I have seen recently.  I hope you enjoy.