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Arson as a Form of Protest

Radical Earth Liberation Front members set arsons as a form of protest.

09/12/2011 | Rating NR

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Arson as a Form of Protest

Clip: Season 24 Episode 11 | 3m 48s

Radical Earth Liberation Front members set arsons as a form of protest.

In this clip from 'If A Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front,' interviews and news footage recount the story of the arsons set by the Earth Liberation Front. The ELF committed these acts of arson as a form of protest, sparking controversy within in the environmental movement as well as criticism from authorities.

09/12/2011 | Rating NR

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Major funding for POV is provided by PBS, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the Wyncote Foundation, Reva & David Logan Foundation, the Open Society Foundations and the...

ELF Operations

Clip: S24 Ep11 | 1m 56s | How did the ELF communicate and evade capture? (1m 56s)

If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front...

Preview: S24 Ep11 | 2m 17s | A documentary that lifts the veil on a radical environmental group. (2m 17s)

If A Tree Falls - Filmmaker Interview

Clip: S24 Ep11 | 20m 49s | Marshall Curry discusses a former radical environmentalist. (20m 49s)

Is It Terrorism?

Clip: S24 Ep11 | 4m 39s | Do the ELF crimes fit the definition of terrorism? (4m 39s)

Protest in Downtown Eugene

Clip: S24 Ep11 | 3m 6s | Police respond to environmental activists in Oregon. (3m 6s)

If a Tree Falls: Interview with Sam Cullman

Clip: S24 Ep11 | 24m 59s | Co-director Sam Cullman discusses the activists in his film. (24m 59s)

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