Ghost Bird is a 2009 documentary centered on the small town of Brinkley in Arkansas, United States. It deals with the ivory-billed woodpecker, a species that is possibly extinct but whose continued existence remains highly debated.[2]
| Ghost Bird | |
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_Poster.jpg) Ghost Bird's theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Scott Crocker |
| Produced by | Scott Crocker |
Production company | |
Running time | 85 mins[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Synopsis
editAfter a birdwatcher videotaped a white-winged bird believed to be the Ivory-billed woodpecker, many birdwatchers came to visit Brinkley to see it for themselves.[3] In February 2004, woodpecker gift shops opened in Brinkley. Filmmaker Scott Crocker gives a detailed look at each side of the argument in Brinkley, with interviews from both the locals and the tourists.[4]
Critical reception
editGhost Bird has received highly positive critical reception from all around North America.[5][6][7] In 2010, The New York Times called it a "multilayered story that will fascinate practically everyone" and a "witty, wistful documentary".[8] On Rotten Tomatoes it has a rating of 91% based on 11 reviews,[9] and was selected at the 2009 Hot Docs International Film Festival.
References
edit- ^ "Ghost Bird Details and Credits". metacritic.com. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
- ^ "Ghost Bird (2009)". imdb.com. IMDb. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
- ^ "Ghost Bird". matsonfilms.com. Matson Films. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
- ^ Frkovic, Damir. "Ghost Bird Movie - Project Synopsis". ghostbirdmovie.com. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
- ^ "Reviews for April 28th, 2010". nycmovieguru.com. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
- ^ "Hot Docs Film Festival: Ghost Bird". dailyfilmdose.com. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
- ^ "Giant woodpecker and small town resurrected in Ghost Bird". Georgia Straight Vancouver's News & Entertainment Weekly. October 27, 2010. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
- ^ Genzlinger, Neil (April 27, 2010). "An Arkansas Mystery: The Ivory-Billed Woodpecker". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
- ^ "Ghost Bird". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved November 16, 2018.
External links
edit- Ghost Bird at IMDb
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