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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: 6946
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:
 A Love Story August 27, 2007
This story really touches the heart. The birds are personalized,
you become friends with them and fall in love with them just as the main
character does. Share their joys and sorrows.
I don't say this often about any movie... August 10, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'm often disappointed in watching movies, because many r predictable and lack meaning & sincerity. Because of this, I don't often BUY movies. This movie gave me FAR more than I expected it would...When I saw this film in the theatre, I went from laughing and Aaawwwe-ing, 2 hyperventaling thru my tears. This documentary has many of the best things of life wrapped up into the ~80 minutes but it also didn't spare the cruel truths of life either. There is a suprise twist 2 the plot (all of us in the the theatre crowd cheered out loud) which, especially 4 a documentary, wrapped it up quite nicely.
The main premise revolves around Mark, a peaceful dreamer who lives an alternative life style, a path less traveled. He decided as a "failed musician" he would not sell out 2 have just any career and so chose 2 work odd jobs, leaving him much time on his hands. He was on a spiritual quest 2 find his niche, which led him 2 want 2 get more connected with nature. As fate would have it, he noticed the resident Wild Parrots (cherry headed conures, blue crowned conure-who stole my heart-& some visiting parakeets)& took an interet in them. Before he knew it, his interest grew and so did his knowledge & research efforts on them. He even ended up fighting in the courts 4 the birds when their survival was threatened by us "wonderful" humans, trying 2 control things.
Mark's view on animals from this whole experience (& perhaps others), parallels mine; so it was very refreshing 2 see thru a kindred spirit's eyes. The respect he had 4 each individual is very tender and-I HOPE-thought provoking 4 those not able 2 SEE animals in the same light, at least as of yet. This film teaches of the interconnectedness of all living creatures and yet highlights and celecbrates the fact that we r all individuals.
In short: it will b educational 4 most, inspiring, emotional, meaningful, happy and sad. Get your tissues & heart ready. EASILY 1 of THE BEST MOVIES Out there. I bought it 2 treasure & support the cause. I hope it finds a larger audience as it's truly a rare gem.
Mark found his niche :O)
PS This DVD has an extra: an interesting interview w/ a woman who had contact w/ some of the birds as well, which gave more insite and background. 4 those further interested...The book also has muuch more detail of Mark's life w/ the birdies! Happy "bird" watching!
amazing and better than fiction July 23, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I rented this and I was so enchanted that I had to buy it to share with all my family and friends. Everything about it is so well done, the narration, photography and Charles Mingus is my new hero! It's so refreshing to watch a true story that has all the elements that make for a truly fascinating adventure. The extras were just as great too.
The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill July 16, 2007
This is probably the best "bird film" I've ever seen. Very engrossing and fascinating. The photography was lovely - the birds are quite spectacularly colored - and the story was a moving one.
 Not all it says it is July 12, 2007
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
Judging from previous reviews of this movie and being interested in parrots I decided to buy it. It is a nice, cute story. The quality of the picture and filming is poor. I expected better picture. It is worth the watch, but not the purchase.
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