Racist Trees
"To change the present, sometimes you have to uproot the past"
Released 4 years ago in 2022. Racist Trees is a documentary film. directed by Sara Newens. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Charles Metcalf Jr., Jean Metcalf, and Charles Metcalf Sr.
Synopsis
Can a tree be racist? A few years ago, debate on this issue reached as far as Fox News. The focus was a row of tamarisk trees along a huge golf course in Palm Springs, which screened off the neighborhood of Crossley Tract. This is a historically Black neighborhood, named after its founder Lawrence Crossley, who was one of the first Black residents to settle in the largely white tourist paradise, established on indigenous land over a century ago.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 9, 2022
3 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Wild Pair Films
- Wayfarer Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Racist Trees about?
Can a tree be racist? A few years ago, debate on this issue reached as far as Fox News. The focus was a row of tamarisk trees along a huge golf course in Palm Springs, which screened off the neighb...
Who directed Racist Trees?
Racist Trees was directed by Sara Newens.
How long is Racist Trees?
Racist Trees has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Racist Trees released?
Racist Trees was released on November 9, 2022 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Racist Trees?
The main cast of Racist Trees includes Charles Metcalf Jr., Jean Metcalf, Charles Metcalf Sr., Ray WIlliams, Kevin Williams.