Hollow Tree

About This Movie

Hollow Tree is a quiet, contemplative documentary that gives you a real sense of place. It dives deep into the lives of three teenagers in Louisiana, each from their own unique background. The film captures their individual journeys with the Mississippi River as a backdrop, and it’s interesting how their perspectives — Indigenous, white, and Angolan — lead to different interpretations of the same environment. The atmosphere feels heavy with history and loss, and the cinematography really emphasizes the eerie beauty of a sinking landscape. There’s this slow, deliberate pacing that lets you absorb each moment. The performances come across as genuine and unfiltered, which adds a layer of intimacy to their stories. It's a reflective piece that connects personal struggles with larger environmental themes.

focuses on environmental themestackles diverse cultural perspectivesfeatures strong, personal storytelling