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202622 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Save the Pigeons

202622 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Fred Ferguson's efforts to protect the pigeon population in Chicago ultimately led to his tragic demise, as documented by Gary Gervais.

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Fred Ferguson's efforts to protect the pigeon population in Chicago ultimately led to his tragic demise, as documented by Gary Gervais.

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Ryan Barkerdirector

John Bookerdirector

John Bookerwriter

John Bookercast

Ryan Barkercast

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The story of Fred Ferguson, whose mission to SAVE THE PIGEONS of the city of Chicago led to his ultimate demise, as captured by the legendary British documentarian Gary Gervais.

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