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  • 2013
  • 1 h 20 m
  • 2013
  • 1 h 20 m

Summary An unusual band of the most famous guitar-makers in the world (Bob Taylor of Taylor guitars, Chris Martin of Martin Guitars and Dave Berryman of Gibson Guitars) travel together into the heart of one of the most primeval rainforests on the planet. Their mission: to negotiate with Native American loggers and change the way this forest is l...

Directed By: Maxine Trump

Written By: Maxine Trump

  • 2013
  • 1 h 20 m
  • 2013
  • 1 h 20 m

Musicwood

Metascore Generally Favorable
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Summary An unusual band of the most famous guitar-makers in the world (Bob Taylor of Taylor guitars, Chris Martin of Martin Guitars and Dave Berryman of Gibson Guitars) travel together into the heart of one of the most primeval rainforests on the planet. Their mission: to negotiate with Native American loggers and change the way this forest is l...

Directed By: Maxine Trump

Written By: Maxine Trump

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90
Oct 31, 2013
Merging the sustainability worries of guitar enthusiasts and environmentalists with the hard-cash concerns of logging corporations and Native American land developers, Maxine Trump’s thoughtful documentary wrests clarity from complexity.
By Jeannette Catsoulis FULL REVIEW
70
Nov 11, 2013
As the rare overlap between music doc and advocacy piece, Musicwood is hopeful about a relatively unsung issue without necessarily being naïve.
By William Goss FULL REVIEW
70
Nov 1, 2013
The film delivers a compelling portrait of the complicated issues involved.
By Frank Scheck FULL REVIEW
60
Nov 6, 2013
Maxine Trump’s feature loses focus as it progresses, though its insights into guitar making, forestry harvesting and environmental shortages resonate strongly.
By Ronnie Scheib FULL REVIEW

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Release Date Aug 9, 2013
Duration 1 h 20 m
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Tagline For hundreds of years guitars have been made the same way, but now this could all change.
Website https://www.facebook.com/Musicwoodthefilm
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Awards

Santa Cruz Independent Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
• 1 Nomination

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