Julia Butterfly Hill spent 738 days living 180 feet above ground in a redwood tree to stop its clear-cutting by the Pacific Lumber Company.
Synopsis
Julia Butterfly Hill spent 738 days living 180 feet above ground in a redwood tree to stop its clear-cutting by the Pacific Lumber Company.
Synopsis
Julia Butterfly Hill spent two years living in Luna, a 1,000-year-old redwood tree in Humboldt County, California. Her vigil aimed to prevent the tree's clear-cutting by the Pacific Lumber Company. During her time aloft, Hill faced harassment from helicopters and other challenges. Through personal interviews, she shares her spiritual connection to the tree and her dedication to environmental activism. "Butterfly" documents her efforts and the grassroots movements that emerged in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
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Why Watch
- Meet Julia Butterfly Hill, a unique environmental activist.
- See the ancient redwood tree Luna up close.
- Find out about the impact of tree-sitting on conservation.
Did You Know
- Julia Butterfly Hill sat 180 feet atop Luna for two years.
- The film first aired on PBS in 2000.
- The documentary was directed by Doug Wolens.
- Hill's memoir, The Legacy of Luna, was published in 2000.
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Who directed the documentary Butterfly?
Butterfly was directed by Doug Wolens.
What was Julia Butterfly Hill known for?
Julia Butterfly Hill gained attention for her two-year vigil 180 feet atop Luna, an ancient redwood tree.
When did Butterfly first air on PBS?
Butterfly first aired on PBS in 2000.
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