Movies and TvShows featuring "redwood-forest" theme.
In the early 1900s, a man becomes involved in a battle with the timber industry to prevent the destruction of the giant redwood trees. He also deals with personal struggles, including a recurring womanizer and a widow who gets embroiled in dangerous situations. The story unfolds with sabotage, framed murder, and attempted murder, showcasing the man's efforts to save lives and seek justice. The movie highlights the importance of conservation and the challenges faced in building a railroad and developing the land. Set in California and Wisconsin, this epic Western and period drama explores themes of moral reformation and the clash between the timber barons and conservationists.
H.G. Wells, the renowned author and time-traveler, pursues Jack the Ripper to 1979 San Francisco to stop his killing spree. With the help of Amy, a bank teller, Wells discovers the challenges of adapting to the modern world while trying to alter history.
When a group of marijuana farmers find themselves caught in a dangerous business deal, they must navigate through a series of twists and turns to protect themselves and their crop. Filled with dark humor and unexpected situations, 'Homegrown' takes viewers on a wild ride through the world of illegal marijuana farming.
When two children befriend a group of gnomes, they embark on a magical adventure in the forest. With the help of talking animals and their grandfather, they must rescue the gnomes from an evil kidnapper.
Big Sur follows the story of a writer who seeks solace in the scenic beauty of Big Sur in California. As he struggles with writer's block, he forms deep friendships and explores the depths of his own soul. The movie captures the essence of the beat generation and the power of nature to heal.
A medical student named Peter is on his way to a prestigious internship when he gets stranded in Humboldt County, a remote area known for its marijuana production. He ends up staying with a quirky couple who are heavily involved in the local drug-dealing scene. As Peter immerses himself in the marijuana culture, he begins to question his own ambitions and priorities.
As a narrator describes the scene, we watch the whole Katzenjammer clan camping in the park of the title, a composite of several national parks in the western USA. There are several spot gags, including Mama taking a picture of a bear and ending up being photographed by several bears. Mama has a run-in with the law for picking a flower; The Captain has his own for feeding a bear, which turns out to be a ranger/cop in disguise.
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.
Tortilla Flat tells the story of a group of Mexican-American friends living in poverty in Monterey, California. Their lives revolve around wine, laziness, and avoiding work. The main character, Danny, inherits two houses and becomes the leader of the group. He experiences various misadventures with his friends and tries to find love along the way.
Eleven-year-old Monica Shah is a brainy schoolgirl whose science fair project about growing raspberries becomes a touching emotional crusade. After her dad leaves and her mother falls into a funk, Monica decides it's her job to rescue the family.
California logger Bill Cardigan must save his stand of redwoods from being bought by unscrupulous Dan Fallon, a logging company owner from Michigan.
In the midst of the California Gold Rush, an orphaned girl assumes the identity of her deceased uncle and encounters various adventures while trying to go straight. She finds herself in romantic rivalry, dealing with outlaws, and panning for gold in the redwood forest.
A bachelor millionaire on a cruise is protected by a friend from the avid attentions of a crowd of husband (and fortune) seeking girls.
Lee Preston, aka Leland Bruce, kills a man in self defense but flees to the redwood country when the law makes it a murder charge. There he meets Lynn O'Malley, the niece of Sandy McTavish who runs the trading post. Lee learns the reason why this is good trapping country is because the timber barons across the lake are ruthlessly cutting the trees and driving the animals across the river. The trappers appeal to him to take a petition to the Governor which would prohibit the timber people from coming to their side of the lake. At first, because he is a wanted man, he refuses but does so later for the sake of the people even though he knows it will lead to his arrest.
Call of the Forest: The Forgotten Wisdom of Trees (2016) is a documentary that explores the intricate and extraordinary world of trees. It takes viewers on a captivating journey, revealing the hidden connections between trees and humans, and the wisdom they hold. From ancient forests to modern cities, this film uncovers the vital role that trees play in our lives and the urgent need to protect and restore them. Through the lens of a female botanist, the documentary highlights themes such as deforestation, monoculture, environmentalism, and the delicate balance of natural systems.
Forest Ranger and singing cowboy, Rex Allen, attempts to save a camp for underprivileged boys with the help of "Alfalfa " Switzer who plays one of the boys.
Wayne, Jan, and Dino try pulling off a heist of a lumber company's payroll, and everything seems to go wrong right from the beginning, in spite of Dino's expertise. The trio take off for the woods in Canada with Wayne suffering from a wound and the law in hot pursuit. To complicate matters slightly there is a romantic tie-up with Jan, someone too tough and efficient to be easily won over.
A jealous dance-hall girl kills her lover. She escapes from the sheriff who is taking her to jail and hides out in the forest with a recluse who lives in a hollowed-out redwood.
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