Movies and TvShows featuring "earth-first" theme.

Who Bombed Judi Bari? is a documentary film that explores the investigation into the bombing of environmentalist Judi Bari, a prominent earth-first activist. The film delves into the events leading up to the bombing, the fallout from the attack, and the ongoing mystery surrounding who was responsible.

Living in an ancient redwood tree for more than two years to prevent the tree from being clear-cut, Julia Butterfly Hill captured our hearts and minds by showing us that one person can make a difference. Through interviews with Hill, filmmaker Doug Wolens paints a portrait of an intensely spiritual and articulate woman who encountered both beauty and horror (she was assaulted by lumber company helicopters at one point) during her time above ground.

The birth of the radical environmental movement is captured in this short, poetic film on the legendary direct action at Glen Canyon Dam in March of 1981. The film contains one of the only interviews ever given by the late, great author Edward Abbey along with his classic speech from the back of a pick-up truck.

Redwood Summer is a documentary film that follows the environmental activism campaign of Earth First! in 1990. The film explores the strategies and actions taken by activists to protect the redwood forests from logging and highlights the importance of environmental protection and political activism.

In the midst of California's coastal redwood region, Green Diamond Resource Company continues to clearcut redwood forests, devastating habitats and leaving scars across the land. Farmer, a direct action environmental activist in his late 20s, decides to tree-sit in the McKay Tract -- a 60-acre grove of ancient redwoods that is home to spotted owls, deer, flying squirrels, and countless other life forms.

pickAxe is a documentary that explores the environmental movement and the activism methods used by Earth First! It focuses on the blockade protest at Warner Creek in Oregon and showcases the ideologies of anarchism and environmentalism.

Above All Else is a documentary that follows the journey of climate activists as they fight for environmental issues. The film specifically focuses on the efforts of a group of activists who engage in tree-sitting protests to prevent the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. It explores their motivations, challenges, and the personal sacrifices they make to protect the environment.

Story of the fight to clear activist Judi Bari's name after her car was bombed and she was arrested as a terrorist by the Oakland police. Convinced the FBI conspired to discredit her and her organization, Judi decided to sue.

Edward Abbey: A Voice in the Wilderness is a documentary that delves into the remarkable life and work of Edward Abbey, a renowned writer and environmental activist. Through interviews, archival footage, and stunning natural landscapes, the film captures the essence of Abbey's passionate advocacy for wilderness preservation and his radical ideas rooted in anarchism and environmentalism. It sheds light on Abbey's influential role in shaping the modern environmental movement and his unyielding commitment to protecting the Earth.

This recording of an anti-logging protest is one of many documentaries made in the 1980s that reflect growing concern about progress at the expense of the environment.

Earth First! The Politics of Radical Environmentalism is a documentary that delves into the movement and ideology of radical environmentalism. It examines the tactics of eco-sabotage, the concerns of environmental activists, the politics surrounding environmental issues, and the philosophy of deep ecology.