Our mother's love for us was unconditional. But sometimes love is blind.
2016 · 1h 26m · Documentary, Family
Genres: Documentary, Family
Before the Trees Was Strange, is a personal documentary, a journey of race and identity through a desire to unlock a mystery within my family. I produced, shot and directed this film. I began shooting 30 years ago and ended up with over 700 hours of footage that was distilled into 85 minutes.
Director: Derek Burrows
Writers: Derek Burrows
Music by: Derek Burrows
Cinematography: Derek Burrows, Indrani Kopal
Editor: Indrani Kopal