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Activists and American Indians try to protect public lands from powerful corporations.

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Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News Sep 24, 2020
3.5/4
Don't miss it. Go to Full Review Ben Kenigsberg New York Times Sep 24, 2020
The documentary is conventionally structured and sometimes placid, but it has an alarming message. Go to Full Review Richard von Busack SF Weekly Oct 19, 2020
Public Trust is as full of well-photographed environmental rapture as a Disney nature film. But it has far more of a point, and much more of a reason to exist. Go to Full Review Dennis Harvey 48 Hills Oct 2, 2020
...almost too slick at first, with stunning views of national parklands making the documentary feel like a travel informercial at times. But so much eye candy only renders the more horrifying Byars' climactic survey... Go to Full Review Tara McNamara Common Sense Media Oct 2, 2020
4/5
Engaging docu about outdoor access sparks critical thinking. Go to Full Review Martha K. Baker KDHX (St. Louis) Oct 1, 2020
As a documentary, Public Trust takes a side with vigor and heart - and gorgeous scenery. Just don't miss the information cards preceding the credits. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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David Byars

Director

Jeremy Rubingh

Producer

Robert Redford

Executive Producer

Yvon Chouinard

Executive Producer

David Byars

Cinematographer

Drew Xanthopoulos

Cinematographer

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Movie Info

Synopsis Activists and American Indians try to protect public lands from powerful corporations.
Director
David Byars
Producer
Jeremy Rubingh
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
Spanish
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 23, 2021
Runtime
1h 36m
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