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My Tree is a Canadian documentary directed by Jason Sherman, released in 2021. The film focuses on Sherman's trip to Israel to find a tree that was planted in his name decades ago. This personal quest intertwines themes of identity and heritage as Sherman seeks to connect with his past through the symbolism of the tree.
The film premiered at the 2021 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival. It received a nomination for Best Feature Length Documentary at the 10th Canadian Screen Awards in 2022, where Ben Lawrence won the award for Best Editing in a Documentary.
Why Watch
- •See Jason Sherman's personal quest in Israel.
- •Find out about a tree planted in Sherman's name.
- •Meet the award-winning editor Ben Lawrence.
Did You Know
•The film was directed by Jason Sherman.
•My Tree was released in 2021.
•It has a runtime of 142 minutes.
•The film premiered at the 2021 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival.
Perfect For
Documentary enthusiastsFans of personal storiesNature and heritage