Wood

About This Movie

So, 'Wood' is this documentary that takes a deep dive into the timber industry, and it really gets under your skin. It’s not just about the trees; it’s about the people—those gritty, hardworking guys in John Day, Oregon, who are caught in this slow, painful decline as sawmills shut down around them. The cinematography captures the raw beauty of the forests and the stark reality of the sawmills. The pace is deliberate, giving you time to soak in the atmosphere of a once-thriving community now facing uncertainty. There's a haunting quality to the way it presents both the natural landscape and the human stories intertwined with it. It’s a film that lingers, making you think about the environment and the economy in ways you might not expect.

Focuses on human stories intertwined with industryCinematography highlights the beauty of nature and declinePacing allows for reflection on economic struggles