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The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill

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A homeless musician's life is transformed after he discovers a flock of wild South American parrots living in San Francisco. How they got there is a mystery, but Mark Bittner forms a bond with the exotic birds through his music and his patient, attentive care. Over time he comes to appreciate their individual identities and makes a case for humans to reevaluate their relationship to animals. When he is forced to leave them, he despairs over the birds' fate.
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Interesting and appealing as both a study of man and nature.

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media Fall in love with these brave and beautiful birds. Rated: 4/5 Dec 29, 2010 Full Review Empire Magazine Rated: 3/5 Apr 1, 2006 Full Review Steven D. Greydanus Decent Films Irving captures some memorable images… but generally relies on the birds' natural photogenic charm as well as the human dimensions of the drama to sustain the 83-minute film. Rated: B Feb 10, 2006 Full Review Ben Shehadi Film Threat Although hardly the world’s best film, The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill is cute, clever, and heartfelt Rated: 7/10 Feb 16, 2024 Full Review Lael Loewenstein FilmWeek (LAist) A touching, revealing, uplifting and lovely film. Dec 7, 2023 Full Review Avi Offer NYC Movie Guru Charming, delightful and captivating. Nov 16, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Great movie about the wild parrots of San Francisco. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/15/24 Full Review Anoop K One of the brutal movie in the Saw Franchisee. John Cramer returns for a yet another Jigsaw Puzzle, but this time with the ones who've had scammed him. The movie turned out to be a never expecting climax. Wish John Cramer survives his cancer in the next part. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/18/23 Full Review TheBlue50 This movie about funny parrots is great! As a bird lover, I'm loving it! :D Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/14/23 Full Review Cheryl F Saw this movie when it wa originally released. It was captivating and I have never forgotten it. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/11/23 Full Review Georgan G A beautiful visual film and many thought-provoking concepts brought to bear. The birds are clearly individuals that have relationships with one another & some humans. Whereas the humans... Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/24/23 Full Review dave a Gruesomely self indulgent in a typically Californian banal manner. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Judy Irving

Director

Judy Irving

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Judy Irving

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Judy Irving

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Chris Michie

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Synopsis A homeless musician's life is transformed after he discovers a flock of wild South American parrots living in San Francisco. How they got there is a mystery, but Mark Bittner forms a bond with the exotic birds through his music and his patient, attentive care. Over time he comes to appreciate their individual identities and makes a case for humans to reevaluate their relationship to animals. When he is forced to leave them, he despairs over the birds' fate.
Director
Judy Irving
Producer
Judy Irving
Distributor
Shadow Distribution
Production Co
Pelican Media
Rating
G
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 11, 2005, Limited
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Nov 17, 2023
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 17, 2016
Runtime
1h 23m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)