Storyline

In this tale of labor and family that shines a light on the precarity of temporary work visas, Raymundo Morales leads a crew of workers who have to make the challenging decision to leave their families in rural Mexico to plant commercial pine forests in the United States.

Trailers

A Thousand Pines | Official Trailer | Independent Lens | PBS

Details

DirectorsSebastián Díaz, Noam Osband

Released

Reviews

7 reviews · 6 critics

6 fresh · 0 rotten

Jeffrey Peterson

RTGeek Vibes NationApr 3, 2026

This award-winning documentary, currently streaming on PBS Passport for the remainder of 2026, deserves space and attention. These are the voices often ignored, though the laws and legislation of the U.S. determine their future

Bill Arceneaux

RTMoviegoing with BillApr 21, 2025

A movie that’s always moving in more ways than one. Like a hymn for community and better tomorrows.

Ruben Peralta Rigaud

RTCocalecasMar 24, 2025

There is no voiceover, no dramatization. Instead, the directors allow the protagonists themselves to tell their story through gestures, silences, and everyday conversations. [Full review in Spanish]

Ernesto Diezmartinez

RTCine VértigoFeb 14, 2025

It is a well-known story, but Díaz and Osban present it to us with respect, empathy and even admiration. [Full review in Spanish]