A 30-ton bulldozer, fortified with steel and concrete, was used by Marvin Heemeyer in a destructive rampage through Granby, Colorado, in June 2004.
“Desperate men do desperate things”
Synopsis
A 30-ton bulldozer, fortified with steel and concrete, was used by Marvin Heemeyer in a destructive rampage through Granby, Colorado, in June 2004.
Go deeperPeople
View all →
Synopsis
Marvin Heemeyer, a welder in Granby, Colorado, takes matters into his own hands after a series of disputes with local officials and business owners. In June 2004, Heemeyer modifies a bulldozer with 30 tons of steel and concrete, launching a destructive rampage through the town. "Tread" details the events leading up to this violent outburst, the community's reaction, and the motivations behind Heemeyer's drastic actions, providing context to a conflict that escalated in this small Rocky Mountain town.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See Marvin Heemeyer's bulldozer rampage in Granby, Colorado.
- Find out how Heemeyer fortified his bulldozer with steel and guns.
- Meet the townspeople affected by Heemeyer's actions.
Did You Know
- Marvin Heemeyer went on a rampage in Granby, Colorado in 2004.
- The film has a 90% approval rating based on 10 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Tread premiered at the South by Southwest film festival in March 2019.
- The documentary was released on Netflix on February 28, 2020.
Perfect For
Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed the documentary Tread?
Tread was directed by Paul Solet.
When was Tread released on Netflix?
Tread was released on Netflix on February 28, 2020.
What is the approval rating of Tread on Rotten Tomatoes?
Tread has a 90% approval rating based on 10 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.
Awards & Festivals
What are people saying?
Play More Like This
Related Films
Is this your film?
If you made this film or hold the rights to it, we'd like to talk. We can license it and pay you a share of what it earns.
Comments