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DOCUMENTARY . 2001 . 1h 20m . 8.0/10

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Living in an ancient redwood tree for more than two years to prevent the tree from being clear-cut, Julia Butterfly Hill captured our hearts and minds by showing us that one person can make a difference. Through interviews with Hill, filmmaker Doug Wolens paints a portrait of an intensely spiritual and articulate woman who encountered both beauty and horror (she was assaulted by lumber company helicopters at one point) during her time above ground.

Starring Christine Casarsa, Julia Butterfly Hill
8.0/10
Rating
1h 20m
Runtime
2001
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Living in an ancient redwood tree for more than two years to prevent the tree from being clear-cut, Julia Butterfly Hill captured our hearts and minds by showing us that one person can make a difference. Through interviews with Hill, filmmaker Doug Wolens paints a portrait of an intensely spiritual and articulate woman who encountered both beauty and horror (she was assaulted by lumber company helicopters at one point) during her time above ground.

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Cast
Christine Casarsa stars as Lisa in Butterfly.
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Year context
Butterfly was released 25 years ago in 2001.
Overview
Living in an ancient redwood tree for more than two years to prevent the tree from being clear-cut, Julia Butterfly Hill captured our hearts and minds by sho...
Butterfly is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 20m.

CAST (2)

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Christine Casarsa
Lisa
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Julia Butterfly Hill
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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
80 min (1h 20m)
Rating
8.0/10 (1 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Butterfly about?
Living in an ancient redwood tree for more than two years to prevent the tree from being clear-cut, Julia Butterfly Hill captured our hearts and minds by showing us that one person can make a difference. Through interviews with Hill, filmmaker Doug Wolens paints a portrait of an intensely spiritual and articulate woman who encountered both beauty and horror (she was assaulted by lumber company helicopters at one point) during her time above ground.
How long is Butterfly?
Butterfly has a runtime of 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Who stars in Butterfly?
The cast of Butterfly includes Christine Casarsa, Julia Butterfly Hill.
What is the rating of Butterfly?
Butterfly has a rating of 8.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.

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Documentary
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