Synopsis
The true story of a Bohemian St. Francis and his remarkable relationship with a flock of wild red-and-green parrots. Mark Bittner, a dharma bum, 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.
Film Information
- Genre: Documentary
- Director: Judy Irving
- Starring: Mark Bittner
- Running Time: 83 minutes, approx.
- MPAA Rating: Rated G
- Language: English
- Official Site
Reviews
"This is an excellent movie -- by all means, flock to it!"
- Phil Hall, Film Threat
"Beguiling, moving and just plain fun documentary."
- Michael Sragow, Baltimore Sun
"It's a special, strangely soothing movie experience that wonderfully celebrates the intricate diversity of life on Earth and the profound emotional bond that can exist between man and beast."
- Staff (Not Credited), Seattle Post-Intelligencer
"Mostly, Wild Parrots is a great, important, and unforgettable movie."
- Melissa Levine, Dallas Observer
"One of the most beautiful and endearing nature films you've ever seen, despite being filmed almost entirely within a major metropolis, and a love story that will repeatedly reduce you to tears."
- Andrew O'Hehir, Salon.com
Showtimes
- Wednesday, December 14th
2:30 pm, 5:00 pm, 7:00 pm - Thursday, December 15th
2:30 pm, 7:15 pm - Friday, December 16th
2:30 pm, 5:00 pm, 7:15 pm - Saturday, December 17th
12:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 5:00 pm, 7:15 pm - Sunday, December 18th
12:00 pm, 2:30 pm - Monday, December 19th
2:30 pm, 5:00 pm