---
title: 'If a Tree Falls (2011)'
type: 'film'
director: 'Marshall Curry'
released: '2011-01-01'
runtime_minutes: 85
genres:
  - 'Documentary'
countries:
  - 'United States'
canonical: 'https://cinepixo.com/movies/if-a-tree-falls-2011'
review_count: 0
imdb: 'https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1787725/'
publisher: 'CinePixo'
---

# If a Tree Falls (2011)

2011 · 85 min · Documentary · United States

Original title: If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front

## Synopsis

If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front is a 2011 American documentary film by filmmaker Marshall Curry. It tells the story of activist Daniel G. McGowan of the Earth Liberation Front (ELF), from his first arson attacks in 1996 to his 2005 arrest by the Department of Justice. The film also examines the ethics of the ELF and the nature of eco-terrorism.

## Credits

- **Director:** [Marshall Curry](https://cinepixo.com/people/marshall-curry), [Sam Cullman](https://cinepixo.com/people/sam-cullman)
- **Screenplay:** [Marshall Curry](https://cinepixo.com/people/marshall-curry)
- **Director of Photography:** [Sam Cullman](https://cinepixo.com/people/sam-cullman)
- **Original Music Composer:** [James Baxter](https://cinepixo.com/people/james-baxter)

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Official site: http://www.ifatreefallsfilm.com/
Source: https://cinepixo.com/movies/if-a-tree-falls-2011
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