Among Giants

Environmental activism in the contemporary political context seems to be divided, with corporate and policy based movements viewed as far more productive in influencing change than the militant actions made popular in the 60s and by 'environmental terrorists' such as the Earth Liberation Front. As both a result of these interior perceptions and the wealth of media coverage associated with environmental activism, those associated with the militant movement have been systematically labelled as 'nutters'. 

Among Giants is a video ethnography of tree sitters; those people who have made their home atop of California redwoods in an attempt to prevent the destruction of them at the hands of the United States timber industry. The film is littered with cinematic landscape shots and little dialogue, perhaps purposefully to induce a sense of shared isolation between the subject and the audience. Despite the subject matter and excellence of the shoot, the strongest quality of Among Giants is its ability to maintain a sense of neutrality, thus promoting anthropology without brainwashing.

Among Giants is also available on: Vimeo