Above All Else
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A documentary film directed by John Fiege
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In this dramatic, firsthand account of activists on the front line of the climate fight, one man risks it all to stop the tar sands of the Keystone XL oil pipeline from crossing his land. Shot in the forests, pastures, and living rooms of rural East Texas, Above All Else follows David Daniel, a retired stunt man and high-wire artist, as he rallies neighbors and activists to join him in a final act of brinkmanship: a tree-top blockade of the controversial pipeline. What begins as a stand against corporate encroachments on one man's land becomes a rallying cry for climate protesters nationwide.
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After premiering at SXSW, Above All Else has screened at dozens of festivals, climate change events, community groups, and universities around North America, introducing audiences to this inspiring, dramatic story of ordinary citizens turned into activists in consequences not of their choosing. Learn how to bring Above All Else to your community.
"Emotionally driven...gorgeous cinematography." - Jimmy Martin, Slug Magazine
"A dramatic, inspiring, and very timely eco-doc." - John DeFore, The Hollywood Reporter
"Engaging..captivating and often poignant...intimate." - Don Clinchy, Slackerwood