Fairy Creek: The Last Stand

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Fairy Creek: The Last Stand (2021)

Directed by Justin Douglas

Documentary · 1h 39m

In less than 150 years, 97.3% of British Columbia's old growth forests have been logged. These ancient trees and their ecosystems have been lost forever. Fairy Creek (Ada'itsx), one of BC's last untouched old growth watersheds, lies on Southern Vancouver Island on the unceded territories of the Pacheedaht, Ditidaht and the Huu-ay-aht Nations. Despite Premier John Horgan's 2020 election promise to protect the remaining 2.7% of old growth forest, logging of Fairy Creek continues unabated. In August 2020, forest and land defenders began setting up blockades to prevent the destruction of this beautiful and fragile ecosystem. One year later, after mass civil action, over 500 arrests and intense public pressure, the conflict continues. This comprehensive and compelling documentary film sheds light on the issues around the logging and blockades, through conversations with Indigenous Elders, politicians, police, lawyers, front line activists, and many others.

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Cast

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Rose Henry (Grandmother Losah) Self
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Paul Manly Self
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Justin Douglas Self
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Pamela Leila Self
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Rita Wong Self
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Victor Peter Self
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Kathy Code Self
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'Uncle' Bill Jones Self
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Adam Olsen Self
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Sonia Furstenau Self
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Sage Jackson Self
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Rainbow Eyes Self

Crew

Director
Justin Douglas
Editor
Justin Douglas

Details

Release date
2021-08-04
Runtime
1h 39m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
EN
Production
Canada's Social Change-Makers