Judi Bari was an environmentalist, a union organizer and a folk hero who changed the face of the environmental movement to protect the ancient redwoods in Northern California.

Because of her groundbreaking work in forging a coalition between loggers & environmentalists, Judi's car was bombed--with her in it--on May 24, 1990. Her pelvis was shattered and she barely survived. She was then arrested for possession of the bomb that nearly killed her.

The formal charges brought by the FBI and the police didn't stick for lack of evidence. But the accusation did. It was all over the news, hurting the environmental movement by falsely associating it with terrorism. To clear her name and vindicate her movement, Judi filed a suit against the FBI for false arrest and violation of her right to free speech. The case--which no one thought Judi would win--dragged on for twelve years, ending in an astonishing $4.4 million verdict for Judi. Tragically, Judi did not live to see victory. She died of breast cancer in 1997. She was only 47 years old. California still remembers Judi Bari every year on May 24th; the date has been officially proclaimed Judi Bari Day.

Learn more about Judi. And Look for the upcoming documentary about Judi, "The Forest for the Trees."