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| The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill | 
| Actor: Mark Bittner
Studio: DOCURAMA
Category: DVD
List Price: $26.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  151 reviews
Sales Rank: 6259
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc, Surround Sound
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: G (General Audience)
Running Time: 83 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 9693
ISBN: 0767085973
UPC: 767685969335
EAN: 9780767085977
ASIN: B000BB1534
Theatrical Release Date: 2004
Release Date: December 26, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: BRAND NEW AND FACTORY SEALED
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| Customer Reviews:
 First pressing has a sound issue December 15, 2005
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
March of the Penguins got all the publicity as the year's nature documentary hit, but Wild Parrots easily beats it on an emotional level. This was one of my favorite films of 2005, what a shame that it flew under the radar. Highly recommended, but beware...
The first pressing of the DVD was manufactured without Dolby 5.1 Surround sound, it is stereo only. (You can still generate surround sound using you receiver's Dolby ProLogic mode, but that's not as good as real Dolby 5.1). Pelican Media announced on its web site that it was a manufacturing error, and that subsequent pressings would be properly encoded. The second run won't be pressed until January 2006 though, so if you order early you risk getting a stereo-only copy. Pelican Media has offered to replace the defective disks, you can see details at PelicanMedia.org.
I'm WILD about the WILD PARROTS movie October 23, 2005
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
This DVD sounds AMAZING!
Even if it didnt have a single special feature-- I'd have to have this film in my personal DVD library, it's a spectacular life-affirming experience--
but holy moly--this DVD is chock full of special features--
the only downer is I have to wait so long to get this!
I can live with that----I give The Wild Parrots Movie ------10 STARS
A MUST SEE! October 20, 2005
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
A movie like this is long past due!
Not only is it a fascinating documentary about Mark Bittner, a leader of compassion & and also about an exciting parrot species, but this is also the first time someone (Mark Bittner) introduces the spiritual aspects of another species.
And for that everyone should see this movie.
A parrot lover's review July 8, 2005
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I own eight conures, so this movie brought home many things that I have experienced with my own pals. BUT more than that, the movie brings out many feelings in life, like having to leave of losing a loved one, as well as many feelings that people encounter growing up, like not being accepted. If you have ever wondered why life isn't fair, or why bad things happen to good people, this movie will bring those feelings to the surfice. I for one plan on traveling to San Francisco to see these amazing creatures and can't wait for the DVD.
 A charming, interesting film if you like animals July 7, 2005
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
Mark Bittner's love of parrots is more "than just a hobby." Even though he spends nearly all of his waking hours caring for a flock of San Francisco's wild parrots, he downplays his true interest in the animals, afraid that his strong affection will cause him to be labeled as an eccentric. But his fear of being known as one doesn't stop him from feeding the wild parrots of Telegraph Hill everyday, letting the large flock of birds (more than two dozen) perch on his shoulders, his arms, and his head. Bittner cares for San Francisco's wild parrots as a teacher might care for a rowdy class of young students; he looks for any problems the parrots are having-if they are hungry, sad, happy-and caters to their needs, letting injured parrots stay in his house, letting reticent parrots keep their distance. He treats his parrots as equals and works to understand the parrot's feelings in human terms.
Were Mark Bittner's charming camera presence and admirable sympathy and care for the parrots the main focus of "The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill," the film would be an interesting documentary on how strongly people can become attached to animals. However, Bittner is only the costar of the film; the real focus is on the parrots themselves. When the movie begins, we see different shots of the parrots flying around San Francisco, moving through downtown, passing by the Golden Gate Bridge, landing on trees, and being fed by Mark. As the movie progresses, we become attached to the parrots in a way that Mark Bittner is attached. We learn the names of some of the parrots, and we get to know their history: whether the parrot has had a mate, how old he/she is, and how long the parrot has been with the flock. One of the most interesting parrots, named Connor, reminded me of a wise but embittered old man living with a group of young college kids, annoyed that he's surrounded by yippy, less intelligent parrots, but happy he has a group that accepts him. Another parrot, named Sophie, acts flirtatious and needy, snuggling up to a couple different mates throughout the movie. It's easy to see why Mark utilizes anthropomorphism to help explain the parrot's feelings; the scrutinizing camera supports Mark's claims that certain parrots become moody or angry.
"The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill" treats its two main subjects with great care and admiration. Mark Bittner, obviously slightly eccentric whether he can admit it or not, is never used for the audience's derisive entertainment, and the parrots are given more time in front of the camera than any human in the film. This isn't a documentary for everyone-an interest in pets and animals is pretty much required-but for those who have ever felt attachment to an animal, Mark's love for the parrots is fascinating and easily understood.
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