| Description |
1 videodisc (78 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
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digital optical stereo Dolby digital 2.0 rda |
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video file DVD video rda |
| Performer |
Featuring, Jonathan Franzen, Andrea Rutigliano, Sergio Coen Tenugi, Piero Liberati, Martin Hellicar, Peter Berthold. |
| Credits |
Directors of photography, Douglas Kass, Michael Tucker ; editor, Michael Levine ; original music, Marty Beller. |
| Note |
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2013. |
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Based on the New Yorker essay by Jonathan Franzen. |
| System Details |
DVD; widescreen (16x9) presentation; Dolby Digital 2.0. |
| Summary |
Exposes the rampant poaching of migratory songbirds in southern Europe. Songbird populations have been drastically declining for several decades, with a number of species facing imminent extinction. This poignant documentary explores the wonder of these tiny globe-trekking marvels, millions of which are unlawfully slaughtered each year for large sums on the black market. |
| Note |
Special features: Destination: Ponza, Italy; theatrical trailer. |
| Language |
In English; with optional English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired (SDH). |
| Subject |
Songbirds -- Effect of poaching on -- Europe, Southern.
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Songbirds -- Conservation -- Europe, Southern.
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| Genre/Form |
Wildlife films.
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Feature films.
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Documentary films.
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Nonfiction films.
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Film adaptations.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Kass, Douglas, film director.
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Kass, Roger, film director, film producer.
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Based on (work): Franzen, Jonathan.
Emptying the skies.
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Franzen, Jonathan, commentator.
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Rutigliano, Andrea (Conservationist), on-screen participant.
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Tenugi, Sergio Coen, on-screen participant.
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Liberati, Piero, on-screen participant.
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Hellicar, Martin, commentator.
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Berthold, P. (Peter), 1939- commentator.
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Sustainable Films, production company.
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RingtheJing Entertainment, production company.
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Music Box Films, publisher.
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| Standard No. |
741360538726 |
| Music No. |
MBFHE088 Music Box Films |
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