Synopsis
Songbirds are disappearing at a rate of 3 billion fewer in North America since 1970, raising concerns about their vital role in ecosystems.
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Synopsis
Dr. Bridget Stutchbury studies the decline of songbirds, which face severe threats worldwide. The Messenger, directed by Su Rynard, features insights from experts like Turkish ecologist Çağan Şekercioğlu and ornithologist Alejandra Martinez-Salinas. The film premiered at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival on April 28, 2015. It later received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Cinematography. Kino Lorber released it in US theaters in December 2015.
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Why Watch
- Meet experts like Dr. Bridget Stutchbury and Çağan Şekercioğlu.
- See the impact of human activity on songbird populations.
- Find out why songbirds are crucial to ecosystems.
Did You Know
- The Messenger premiered at the Hot Docs festival on April 28, 2015.
- The film finished third in audience balloting at Hot Docs.
- Daniel Grant and Amar Arhab were nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for Best Cinematography.
- The film has a runtime of 89 minutes.
- US rights were acquired by Kino Lorber for a limited theatrical run starting December 2015.
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Who directed the documentary The Messenger?
Su Rynard wrote and directed The Messenger.
When did The Messenger premiere?
The Messenger had its world premiere at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival on April 28, 2015.
What award was The Messenger nominated for?
Daniel Grant and Amar Arhab received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Cinematography in a Documentary.
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