The Green Chain (2007)

Director:

Mark Leiren-Young

Writer:

Mark Leiren-Young (writer)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

Nothing is ever clear cut...

Plot:

The battle between loggers and environmentalists is defining, dividing and destroying communities in Canada and around the world. The Green Chain is a powerful, funny and thought-provoking film about the people who love trees.

Plot Keywords:

Environmental Activism | Environmentalism | Logging | Ecosystem | Environmental Issues

Awards:

2 wins & 1 nomination

Cast

Tricia Helfer	...	Leila Cole
Tahmoh Penikett	...	Brett Hall
Brendan Fletcher	...	Dylan Hendrix
Babs Chula	...	Abigail Edwards (as Babz Chula)
Jillian Fargey	...	Jenni Holm
Scott McNeil	...	Ben Holm
August Schellenberg	...	John Clements

Runtime:

Canada:90 min

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia)

Filming Locations:

British Columbia, Canada

Company:

I Love Trees Productions Inc.

Soundtrack:

Tree Farm

A look at how forestry effects the lives of the residents a fictional mountain town.

A great film, especially in today's economic setting. All of the characters are revealing of what is really happening in the world of forestry, how "loving trees" does not necessarily mean that they all must be protected - a very unique movie that examines the industry, and its impact, from a number of perspectives. Although the story is fictional, I found myself totally hooked from the opening scene. I do consider myself to be an environmentalist, and I had never really given enough thought to the reliance that entire towns can have on forestry, how trees are literally the lifeblood for so many small towns. Highly recommended.