Racist Trees (2022)

To change the present, sometimes you have to uproot the past

Racist Trees (2022) poster

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.

Director: Sara Newens, Mina T. Son
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 84 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: William Ryan Fritch
Cinematography: Jerry Henry
Editing: Sara Newens, Jenn Harper
Production: Wild Pair Films, Wayfarer Studios
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

racial segregation, racism

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Sara Newens, Mina T. Son
More Films in Genre: Documentary

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 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.
Who directed Racist Trees?
Racist Trees was directed by Sara Newens, Mina T. Son.
Who stars in Racist Trees?
Racist Trees stars Charles Metcalf Jr., Jean Metcalf, Charles Metcalf Sr., Ray WIlliams, Kevin Williams, Trae Daniel.
How long is Racist Trees?
Racist Trees has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
What genre is Racist Trees?
Racist Trees is a Documentary film.
Where was Racist Trees produced?
Racist Trees was produced in United States of America.