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201588 minPGdocumentary

6.8/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Hadwin's Judgement

201588 minPGdocumentary

6.8/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

A logging engineer faces a moral dilemma involving a centuries-old tree, raising questions about business ethics and personal values.

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A logging engineer faces a moral dilemma involving a centuries-old tree, raising questions about business ethics and personal values.

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Sasha Snowdirector

Doug Chapman

Doug Chapmancast

Herb Hammondcast

John Vaillantcast

Michael Kopsa

Michael Kopsacast

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A logging engineer, a centuries old tree, and the decision that questions both business and personal values.

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