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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
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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)
CC
Christine Casarsa
Lisa
JB
Julia Butterfly Hill
Self
DETAILS
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.
GENRES (1)
Documentary