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The Messenger

Documentary - 2015
The Messenger
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Songbirds are disappearing at an alarming rate. The Messenger is a visually thrilling ode to the beauty and importance of the imperiled songbird, and what it means to all of us on both a global and human level if we lose them.
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Details

Rated:
Not Rated
Runtime:
89 min
Release date:
4 Dec 2015
Languages:
Dutch, English, French, German
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
5 wins & 2 nominations total

Top Critics Reviews

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For the most part, The Messenger does for songbirds what Winged Migration did for big birds.
– Peter Rainer,
Christian Science Monitor,
29 Jan 2016
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The slow-motion close-ups alone should convince you these magnificent creatures are well worth the effort.
– Martin Tsai,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Dec 2015
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Filmmaker Su Rynard never loses sight of the winged tunesters' sheer beauty, or their emotional and symbolic pull.
– Sheri Linden,
Hollywood Reporter,
8 Dec 2015
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Over all, the arguments are persuasive, the message from the birds powerful, and the film a rich and satisfying call to action that is presented with some novel ideas for how to restore the ecological balance.
– Helen T. Verongos,
New York Times,
3 Dec 2015
fresh:
The filmmakers, like the songbirds they advocate for, are only messengers, but their message is persuasive and terrifying.
– Amy Brady,
Village Voice,
1 Dec 2015
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