Before The Trees Was Strange
Over 700 hours of footage were shot over 30 years, resulting in an 86-minute documentary about race, identity, and family heritage.
Synopsis
Over 700 hours of footage were shot over 30 years, resulting in an 86-minute documentary about race, identity, and family heritage.
Synopsis
A family seeks answers about their heritage. For over 30 years, the director captured more than 700 hours of footage. This personal documentary condenses that footage into 86 minutes. It focuses on the director's mother and her search for identity. The film addresses themes of race, love, and forgiveness. It reflects on the truths that were kept hidden from them. The production was completed in 2016.
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