Butterfly(2001)
Butterfly Synopsis
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.
Butterfly (2001) is a documentary film directed by Doug Wolens, released on March 30, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Christine Casarsa and Julia Butterfly Hill. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Doug Wolens
- Producers:
- Claudia Kussano, Doug Wolens
- Cinematographer:
- Doug Wolens
- Status:
- Released
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Directed by Doug Wolens, produced by Claudia Kussano and Doug Wolens.
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Butterfly Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Butterfly – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Butterfly online?
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Who stars in Butterfly?
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The main cast of Butterfly (2001) includes Christine Casarsa and Julia Butterfly Hill. The film was directed by Doug Wolens. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Butterfly released?
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Butterfly was released on March 30, 2001 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Butterfly worth watching?
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Butterfly (2001) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Butterfly?
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