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2003 Certificate U
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Telegraph Hill is a neighbourhood in one of the hillier sections of San Fransisco that over the years has become home to a large flock of wil parrots. While no one is certain how they got there, the birds were for the most part left to their own devices until discovered by Marc Bittner... Read more

Starring Mark Bittner
Director Judy Irving
Genres Documentary, Family

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The Wild Parrots Of Telegraph Hill

Telegraph Hill is a neighbourhood in one of the hillier sections of San Fransisco that over the years has become home to a large flock of wil parrots. While no one is certain how they got there, the birds were for the most part left to their own devices until discovered by Marc Bittner...

Starring Mark Bittner
Director Judy Irving
Studio DRAKES AVENUE PICTURES
Run time DVD: 1 hr 20 mins
Certificate Certificate U
Genres Documentary, Family
Language DVD: English
Released DVD: 26 Jun 2006
Production year: 2003
Format DVD

  • Critics' reviews (4) of The Wild Parrots Of Telegraph Hill

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  • Irvings charming, illuminating and sometimes very moving documentary might initially sound as if its a study in... read more on Time Out

    • Time Out
    • Posted 04 Nov 2008

  • Heartwarming... unconventional... extraordinary.

    • BBC Wildlife Magazine
    • Posted 08 Oct 2007

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  • 4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 3 stars

    The Wild Parrots Of Telegraph Hill

    Although the parrots are the main subject, this documentary manages to provide a fascinating insight into the local community of Telegraph Hill, San Francisco.

    This is done in a gentle and thoughtful way, which mirrors the modest character and lifestyle of the narrator, Mark Bittner.

    The result is wonderfully life affirming film, ending with a message of hope which leaves you wanting to know more.

      • treble99 from Lincolnshire
      • Posted 11 Sep 2006 09:03

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  • 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    Fantastic

    A lovingly crafted, thoughtful and moving documentary.

    Being involved in documentary filmaking myself, I can fully appreciate how much care and craft has gone into making this film, which is at once quiet and unassuming whilst also being profoundly thought provoking and moving. As mentioned by other reviewers, through exploring on the subject of the parrots the film also touches upon many other areas including beat poetry, zen buddhism, 60's culture, urbanization, anthropomorphism, ideas of freedom and choice, and what it is to be human.

    (And as if that isn't enough the film also features an audio clip of Jack Kerouac singing!)

      • boneless from Southsea
      • Posted 25 Apr 2008 08:11

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      • Telegraph Hill is a neighbourhood in one of the hillier sections of San Fransisco that over the years has become home to a large flock of wil parrots. While no one is certain how they got there, the ...