Review of The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill (2003) by Matthew L — 23 Jul 2007
In the year when the penguins took the world by storm, it was the other bird documentary that captured my heart. In Judy Irving's sublime, observant film, we are introduced to Mark Bittner, a charming everyman philosopher who cares for a flock of escaped wild birds who have settled outside his home in San Francisco.
Bittner's parrots, with their startlingly distinct personality and nearly human traits, become the year's most endearing cast of characters, providing audiences with a rare look into the life of a true original.
"The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill" is the year's best documentary, and the most endearingly charming, moving and yes, human, films of 2005.
This review of The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill (2003) was written by Matthew L on 23 Jul 2007.
The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill has generally received very positive reviews.
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