'Deckert Distribution Boards IDFA Title ‘Racist Trees,’ Debuts Trailer
IDFA Title ‘Racist Trees,’ Debuts Trailer
Sales agent
Deckert Distribution has boarded “Racist Trees,” directed by Sara Newens and Mina T
Son, and
produced by Wayfarer Studios and Wild Pair Films, ahead of its world premiere in IDFA’
The feature-length
documentary investigates the timely story of racial conflict in Palm Springs, uncovering an even darker
In Palm
Springs, lies the historically Black Lawrence Crossley neighborhood, cut off from the glitz and glamour,
The trees
have become the focal point of frustration and animosity for locals who see the trees
For decades,
residents have been forced to put up with the tangled overgrowth from a species so
Son comments:
“This began as a passion project four years ago after reading a newspaper article about
And despite
the current progressive landscape of this California town, we were surprised to learn that city
After spending
time with the community, we learned of the troubling legacy of systemic racism that extended
Son approach
this sensitive topic in an accessible, delicate and open way, with a touch of humor
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