Sisters in Arms
Julia Butterfly Hill sends a video to Leah, Luisa, Adelaide, Lena, Anuna…. She says each woman’s name, thanks them for taking a stand, for being leaders, for being love in action. Julia says we’re all connected like the roots of trees. These women are so touched to hear such heartfelt appreciation from Julia Butterfly Hill.
Who is Julia Butterfly Hill? She is as symbolic as an environmental activist gets. More than 20 years ago, she sat atop a redwood tree for two years… two years …until loggers agreed to save a stand of trees, to change how they did some things.
Who are these women highlighted in the film “Sisters in Arms”? These women from around the world are currently as symbolic as climate change activism gets. They’re committed, well spoken. They inspire thousands. Throughout the film, thousands of young women mobilize.
Young women. How’s that for a valuable, abundant resource? It’s important to see the way forward, important to recommend films that engender hope, important to identify women with a spirit of connectedness, community, nature.
Asked more than 20 years ago, who are her heroes, Julia said it’s all the people supporting her. Decades later, Julia calls out the continuing heroes of a fundamental, quintessential movement. Julia says, “the obstacle is up here,” pointing to her head. She continues, “the heart says I must.” One of the new women activists says, “I must change the things I cannot accept.” See Julia Butterfly Hill. See these new women. See “Sisters in Arms.”