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We Came to the Forest

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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. Audible subscribers can listen to all episodes of We Came to the Forest ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.