A Sad Story About a Tree

Film Synopsis

A video essay about Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Fir Tree,” perhaps the saddest Christmas story every written.

Showings

Sat, Oct 16 Saturday, Oct 16

Joe Pera Talks With Fresh Coast

Fresh Coast Basecamp at Lower Harbor Park

  • Filmmakers in attendance
  • Subjects in attendance
  • Contains adult language

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