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  • 2005
  • G
  • Shadow Distribution
  • 1 h 23 m
  • 2005
  • G
  • Shadow Distribution
  • 1 h 23 m

Summary 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. (Shadow Distribution)

Directed By: Judy Irving

  • 2005
  • G
  • Shadow Distribution
  • 1 h 23 m
  • 2005
  • G
  • Shadow Distribution
  • 1 h 23 m

The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 27 Critic Reviews
80
User Score Generally Unfavorable Based on 6 User Ratings
3.8
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Summary 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. (Shadow Distribution)

Directed By: Judy Irving

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 27 Critic Reviews
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96% Positive
26 Reviews
4% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 27 Critic Reviews
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96% Positive
26 Reviews
4% Mixed
1 Review
0% Negative
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100
Beguiling, moving and just plain fun documentary.
By Michael Sragow FULL REVIEW
90
The film is both wise and tender in its treatment of relationships -- between birds, between people, and between birds and people.
By Jonathan Rosenbaum FULL REVIEW
83
In watching the birds and the man with an affectionate, curious eye, the filmmaker builds a story of surprising emotional resonance.
By Lisa Schwarzbaum FULL REVIEW
80
The mellow, serendipitous The Parrots of Telegraph Hill is here to show you just how magical happenstance can be.
By Kenneth Turan FULL REVIEW
75
A cornball charmer of a film with some beautiful birds and homespun wisdom.
By Liam Lacey FULL REVIEW
70
In Ms. Irving's affectionate film, Mr. Bittner is more of a sage than a deadbeat.
By Stephen Holden FULL REVIEW
60
Though Bittner's slacker charm may not be to all tastes, the parrots are natural-born scene-stealers with more than enough charm to seduce the most dubious viewer.
By Maitland McDonagh FULL REVIEW

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Generally Unfavorable Based on 6 User Ratings
3.8
33% Positive
2 Ratings
17% Mixed
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Generally Unfavorable Based on 6 User Ratings
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33% Positive
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17% Mixed
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50% Negative
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Production Company Pelican Media
Release Date Feb 11, 2005
Duration 1 h 23 m
Rating G
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Tagline The true story of a bohemian St Francis and his remarkable relationship with a flock of wild red and green parrots
Website http://www.wildparrotsfilm.com/
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Awards

Genesis Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Christopher Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
International Wildlife Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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