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Release Date:
January 1, 2004
Original Title:
Tree Fellers
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 23
The story of the 900 Belizean lumberjacks who in 1942 left the tropical rainforests of British Honduras to help Britain fight fascism by felling trees in Scotland. Sam (93), Eric (87) and Amos (86) were among those who stayed on after the war to make new lives in a country where, for better or worse, the colour of their skin marked them out. Newly discovered archive, long cherished memories and a last reunion are intertwined in this lyrical and moving documentary testament.
Cinematography:
Ian Dodds
Director:
Sana Bilgrami
Editor:
Sitar Rose
Executive Producer:
Becky Lloyd
Henry Eagles
Agnes Wilkie
Mix Technician:
Rob Walker
Music:
Marcelo de Oliveira
Online Editor:
Graham Fitzpatrick
Producer:
Robin MacPherson
Production Assistant:
Angus Ferguson
Research Assistant:
Jayne Wilding
Researcher:
Kamala Maniam
Sound:
Marcelo de Oliveira
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