Tree Sit: The Art of Resistance (2001)

The documentary transports viewers directly into the ancient redwood forests of Humboldt County, California, where groups of activists have elevated forms of resistance to new heights. Julia Hill and dozens of others camped high in the treetops for months, while those surrounded by clearcuts utilized creative nonviolent direct action and civil disobedience to slow chainsaws, drawing attention to the destruction of ancient forests. The film offers an insider's perspective on the Earth First. movement, including its Save Headwaters Forest campaign, the attempted murder of activist Judi Bari, the bullying of young activists sitting on the ground with tear gas in their eyes, and the establishment of permanent "tree camps" tens of meters above the ground. It culminates in mass protests against the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Seattle.