Speaking as Trees
Shannon Silva Shannon Silva

Speaking as Trees

I read somewhere that humans share 50 percent of DNA with trees. To compare this with our more closely related but still distant cousins, we also share 98.8 percent of DNA with chimps, 98 percent with pigs, 90 percent with cats, and 84 percent with dogs. On the lower end, we share 26 percent of our DNA with yeast and 25 percent with daffodils. By the way, if you are reading this, you and I share 99.9 percent DNA.

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Welcome
Shannon Silva Shannon Silva

Welcome

Welcome, dear readers, to the fascinating world of Films for Trees, a captivating project that brings the art of cinema to a unique audience - the silent and majestic trees themselves. Join us as we embark on a journey through stunning landscapes such as North Carolina's Black River, South Carolina's Edisto Beach, Georgia's tree farms, Virginia's orchards, and even unexpected urban locations like shopping mall parking lots across the country. In this remarkable endeavor, the films are not merely projected onto the trees; they are thoughtfully designed to create immersive cinematic experiences tailor-made for the arboreal inhabitants.

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