Telling the epic tale of America's most iconic trees, GIANTS RISING reveals the secrets and saga of the redwoods -- the tallest and among the oldest living beings on Earth. Living links to the past, redwoods also hold the power to impact our future. Through the voices of scientists, artists, native people, and others, the film explores the wonder and plight of these awe-inspiring forests, offering insights that could help sustain us all.

Deep in the Congo Basin, the world's second largest rainforest, lies a refuge for some of our planet’s most enigmatic and endangered creatures, including bonobos, giant pangolins and the African forest elephant. But who watches over these vanishing species?