Synopsis
A journey into the heart of America's most iconic forests, GIANTS RISING reveals the secrets, superpowers and the saga of the redwoods--the tallest and among the oldest living beings on Earth. It's an epic tale that immerses us in the wonders and majesty of these towering marvels, while exploring their human entanglements. Living links to the past, redwood trees hold powers that may play a role in our future, including their ability to withstand fire and capture carbon, to offer clues about longevity, and even to enhance our own well-being. Through the voices of scientists, artists, Native communities and others, we discover the many connections that sustain these forests and the promise of solutions that will help us ALL rise up to face the challenges that lay ahead.
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Director
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Lisa Landers
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Producer
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Lisa Landers
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Production Co
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Tangent Productions
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Genre
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Documentary,
Nature
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Original Language
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English
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Runtime
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1h 22m