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While chestnuts roasting on an open fire and wrapped presents are signature hallmarks of the Christmas season, nothing signifies the holiday more than the Christmas tree. Every year, thousands upon thousands of them are sold to families so they can celebrate the holiday in style. But who are the people who sell those tress? The new documentary “Tree Man” explores the lives of New York City tree sellers, many of whom leave their families behind to endure harsh living conditions just for their business. The film primarily follows François, a father of three from Québec, who returns to the same Manhattan street corner every year to deliver the magic of the season. Watch an exclusive clip from the film below featuring François excitedly selling Christmas trees to his many fans.

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In just a little over a month, Christmas season will be upon us, which means warm fires, caroling and, of course, Christmas trees. Every season, hundreds of Christmas tree sellers from across North American come to New York City to ply their trade on the streets. Jon Reiner and Brad Rothschild’s new documentary “Tree Man” explores the lives of those tree sellers, many of whom leave their homes and families behind and must endure living out of cars and vans for the holiday season. The film primarily follows François, a father of three from Québec, who returns to the same Manhattan street corner every year to deliver the magic of the season. Watch an exclusive trailer for the film below.

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Co-director Brad Rothschild is best known as a producer of such films like “Homeland,” about the love story of an...