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Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill (DVD, 2005) 
Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill (DVD, 2005)

 
Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill (DVD, 2005)

Director: Judy Irving
Rating: Rated G
Release Date: Dec 2005
Format: DVD
UPC: 767685969335
Product ID: EPID49226514
Description: An uncommon bond between man and nature is the focus of Judy Irving's wonderful and informative documentary, THE WILD PARROTS OF TELEGRAPH HILL. The film follows Mark Bittner, an unemployed aging hippie, who lives off the kindness of str...
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Movie Description
An uncommon bond between man and nature is the focus of Judy Irving's wonderful and informative documentary, THE WILD PARROTS OF TELEGRAPH HILL. The film follows Mark Bittner, an unemployed aging hippie, who lives off the kindness of strangers in the titular San Francisco neighborhood. His life takes on new meaning when he starts feeding a flock of wild Conures, a breed of parrot noted for its green body and cherry-red head. Native to Argentina, the birds soon feel comfortable enough to feed while perched all over Mr. Bittner. Being outcasts who yearn to remain free, a mutual respect is born between them. Daily routine soon leads to growing crowds of curious passersby, as Bittner becomes something of a local celebrity. Based on his up-close observations, Bittner gains some keen insight into the behavior of individual birds, giving them names. The resulting portraits of Connor, Mingus, Olive, Pushkin, Picasso, Sophie, and Tupelo prove that these amazing creatures deserve star credit in their own right. WILD PARROTS features some incredible close-ups, rare in-depth glimpses into the unique and often amusing habits and activities of one flock of parrots, and a surprise ending.

Credits
Producer:Judy Irving

Editorial Reviews
"[An] affectionate film....By the end of the movie, you might even begin reconsidering your relationship with the animal kingdom and questioning the distance you put between yourself and nonhuman species."
New York Times - Stephen Holden (02/11/2005)

"[I]n watching the birds and man with an affectionate, curious eye, the filmmaker builds a story of surprising emotional resonance."
Entertainment Weekly - Lisa Schwarzbaum (03/29/2005)

"Mark Bittner is calm, intelligent, confiding, wise and well-spoken. You would be happy to count him as your friend."
Chicago Sun-Times - Roger Ebert (04/01/2005)

"A nature film-maker by trade, Irving films the birds at close quarters, and these vivid, characterful close-ups act like illustrations to the intimate backstory that Bittner assigns each parrot."
Sight and Sound - Edward Lawrenson (01/01/2006)

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    Top Reviews
      You will never see birds the same way again!
    Review created: 07/05/06
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    nancysueh ( 2082)
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    11 of 13 people found this review helpful.

    Whenever I see a bird now, I have a new found respect for them. I never realized how aware they were. This movie really has you get to know the parrot and
    how intelligent they are. It held my attention and the movie stays with you many months after watching it. Not one of those movies that you see and forget.
    Lots of good material in the commentary and extras on the DVD. Follow ups of where the birds are now and additional footage from the main characters own personal film library.


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