Tree Fellers

2004 23 min

Overview

The story of the 900 Belizean lumberjacks who in 1942 left the tropical rainforests of British Honduras to help Britain fight fascism by felling trees in Scotland. Sam (93), Eric (87) and Amos (86) were among those who stayed on after the war to make new lives in a country where, for better or worse, the colour of their skin marked them out. Newly discovered archive, long cherished memories and a last reunion are intertwined in this lyrical and moving documentary testament.

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Cast

Amos Ford

Sam Martinez

Ernest Phillips

Eric Tathum

Alvin Tillet

Crew

Becky Lloyd

Executive Producer

Sana Bilgrami

Director

Henry Eagles

Executive Producer

Agnes Wilkie

Executive Producer

Ian Dodds

Cinematography

Marcelo de Oliveira

Music

Robin MacPherson

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