We Came to the Forest
5.0/5
Critic Rating
Vienna is working a delivery job when she hears about Cop City, a massive police training facility being built in Atlanta. She decides to join a group of activists attempting to stop construction. When Vienna arrives in the South River Forest, she quickly finds a community, a cause –- and a love unlike any other. But the events of one morning shatters everything. Vienna and everyone connected to the forest begin asking themselves a question: what are you willing to die for?From Wondery, Campside Media and Tenderfoot TV.You can binge all episodes of We Came to the Forest earl...
Critic Reviews
Score: 5
Gregg Stockdale • The Podcast Geek • Feb 23, 2025
"Protesters make camp in some woodland to prevent the construction of "Cop City". Then tragedy strikes."
Score: 5
Lauren Passell • Podcast The Newsletter • Feb 3, 2025
"I was hanging on every word during the opening of We Came to the Forest...We Came to the Forest’s storytelling and interviews are so compelling and I think it will be remembered for making you think about how fast things can go from good to bad when it comes to dealing with the cops, how thin the line between safety and danger can be."
Score: 5
Alexi Duggins • The Guardian • Feb 3, 2025
"...through immersive, personal accounts from those close to the event. It starts with an emotive chat..."
Score: 5
Stephen O. • Podcast Delivery • Jan 27, 2025
"...a remarkable tale of activists striving to protect this green haven while confronting the controversial construction of a sprawling police training facility. The atmosphere drips with tension, but make no mistake: it’s the sense of community and fellowship that truly stands out...a fresh angle on resistance, camaraderie, and our collective ability to band together..."
