Film Preserving Memory Of Basking Ridge's Ancient Oak Released

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Looking for something to watch amid the coronavirus quarantine? Check out the award-winning documentary about the Great Oak of Basking Ridge, "Under the Great Oak", that was recently released by 1091 Media.

The film is available to rent or buy on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, Xbox, VUDU, and Vimeo On Demand.

The feature-length documentary focusing on the 600-year-old oak tree that was cut down in April 2017 was completed by township local and screenwriter Michael Reynolds. Read More: Film Preserving Memory Of Basking Ridge's Ancient Oak Completed

"There are two elements that make the story so compelling. First, the Great Oak was completely unique. America’s oldest white oak tree, living for 619 years, located in the center of an historic graveyard housing the remains of over 30 Revolutionary War soldiers, Washington and Lafayette met under its canopy to discuss battle plans. But it is also a universal story. The close relationship of communities with their natural surroundings, the importance of caring for our natural resources, the ways in which a shared history creates a community. We were thrilled when 1091 reached out to us with an offer to distribute Under the Great Oak," Reynolds said.

Since producing the film, Reynolds has submitted to several film festivals and aired it locally.

"Making Under the Great Oak was an intense and exciting experience, with distribution being the fulfilling stage of the process, seeing the work go out into the world to entertain and inform audiences. I love to hear from people that saw our film and share their thoughts and feelings, making me think about our film in fresh ways,"Reynolds said. "I’m very excited to see where our film goes from here."

To view the film visit 1091.tv and look under "Upcoming Releases" and "Documentaries" for "Under the Great Oak."

To learn more about the film visit facebook.com/underthegreatoak and greatoakmovie.com.

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