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The true story of a bohemian St. Francis and his remarkable relationship with a flock of wild red-and-green parrots. Mark...
The true story of a bohemian St. Francis and his remarkable relationship with a flock of wild red-and-green parrots. Mark Bittner, a former street musician in San Francisco, falls in with the flock as he searches for meaning in his life, unaware that the wild parrots will bring him everything he needs.
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95 %103 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
85 %5,258 reviewsAudience score rating
13+Age suitabilityChildren & Media rating
"It is not the film you think it is going to be."
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Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert"I couldn't help feeling restive at the tone of hippie-twee smiliness that pervades the piece."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"Affectionate."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"Graceful and laid-back."
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Chicago Reader
Chicago Reader"A charming portrait."
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BBC
BBC"Very engaging all round."
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Time Out
Time Out"A documentary of quiet, introspective charm."
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Slant Magazine
Slant Magazine"An 80s-style soundtrack and sometimes grainy images detract from the impact."
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Empire Magazine
Empire Magazine"I so enjoyed it."
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NPR
NPR"A warm, innocent film."
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The Globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail"Highly entertaining and inspirational."
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SBS
SBS"Cute, clever, and heartfelt."
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Film Threat
Film Threat"Well-considered, beautifully made, and often gripping in its narrative."
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Austin Chronicle
Austin Chronicle"Aviary insights nicely interweave with somewhat poignant human ones."
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Variety
Variety"A charmfest of a movie, for bird lovers and non-bird lovers alike."
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The Washington Post
The Washington PostThe Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill | Details
- Rating
- G,
- Runtime
- 84
- Genre
- Documentary
- Country of origin
- USA
