# The Merchants of Joy (2025)

> Five New York City families turn the demanding Christmas-tree trade into a lively portrait of work, ingenuity, and holiday spirit.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7474493

## Facts

- Runtime: 89 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Celia Aniskovich
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31259625/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: warm, lively, humanistic, holiday viewing, family viewing

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