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Racist Trees (2022)
Director: Sara Newens
Cast: Charles Metcalf Jr., Jean Metcalf, Charles Metcalf Sr., Ray WIlliams
Runtime84 min
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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.
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Racist Trees is a 2022 documentary film directed by Sara Newens that explores the debate surrounding a row of tamarisk trees in Palm Springs that were seen as screening off a historically Black neighborhood from a nearby golf course. The film's critical reception and audience ratings are not yet widely reported.
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Fans of thought-provoking documentaries will likely find Racist Trees (2022) directed by Sara Newens to be a captivating exploration of the complex racial dynamics hidden within the seemingly innocuous presence of trees. By focusing on the controversial row of tamarisk trees separating a historically Black neighborhood from a wealthy golf course, the film offers a nuanced examination of how the built environment can perpetuate systemic inequalities.