Tree Fellers (2004)
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.
Director: Sana Bilgrami
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Amos Ford as |
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Sam Martinez as |
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Ernest Phillips as |
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Eric Tathum as |
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Alvin Tillet as |
| Production | Becky Lloyd | Executive Producer |
| Directing | Sana Bilgrami | Director |
| Production | Jayne Wilding | Research Assistant |
| Production | Angus Ferguson | Production Assistant |
| Sound | Marcelo de Oliveira | Sound |
| Production | Henry Eagles | Executive Producer |
| Editing | Sitar Rose | Editor |
| Production | Agnes Wilkie | Executive Producer |
| Crew | Ian Dodds | Cinematography |
| Sound | Marcelo de Oliveira | Music |
| Production | Kamala Maniam | Researcher |
| Editing | Graham Fitzpatrick | Online Editor |
| Crew | Rob Walker | Mix Technician |
| Production | Robin MacPherson | Producer |