Director LISA LANDERS (US 2023) 80 min

The towering redwood forests of Northern California are among nature’s most magnificent spectacles. Through the prism of Indigenous wisdom, scientific discovery, and artistic expression, this film illuminates the mysteries of these colossal beings: their impressive endurance, of more than 2,000 years, and their distinctive adaptive mechanisms, including innate defenses against wildfires. Director Lisa Landers captures the awe-inspiring scenery with magnificent cinematography, enhanced by state-of-the-art animation techniques which vividly bring the forests’ inner world to life. Insightful interviews with Yurok tribal members, scientists, and conservationists emphasize the pressing need to protect these vital ecosystems, while Michael Franti’s narration and musical arrangements, further heightened by Skywalker Sound, carry us on an immersive auditory journey, deep into the woods.