City of Trees (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2015, City of Trees is a documentary film directed by Brandon Kramer, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. During the Great Recession, joblessness exceeds 20 percent east of the Anacostia River in Washington, DC. City of Trees follows the intimate stories of Charles, Michael and James, three long-term unemployed residents struggling to gain employment through 'shovel ready' green projects. When stimulus dollars run out, short term idealism clashes with day-to-day survival in the struggle to find a sense of purpose and place in a recovering economy. (IMDB)
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, City of Trees sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch City of Trees page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch City of Trees (2015)?
- In US, City of Trees is available to stream on fuboTV and DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is City of Trees worth watching?
- City of Trees holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was City of Trees released?
- City of Trees was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.