The Wild Parrots Of Telegraph Hill

ONE NIGHT ONLY! Join us on Sunday, May 19th at 6:30PM – All seats $15 in advance or $18 day of the event with $5 from every ticket sold to benefit the Salem Audubon Society! Salem Audubon Society President, Tim Johnson and SAS member, Harry Fuller, will both be on hand to share their insights and first hand experiences of having spent time with the Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill following the screening. [ United States. 2003. Directed by Judy Irving. in English ] In a unique and moving snapshot, a homeless musician's life is transformed after he discovers a flock of wild South American parrots living in San Francisco. How they got there is a mystery, but Mark Bittner forms a bond with the exotic birds through his music and his patient, attentive care. A touching, revealing, uplifting and lovely film, THE WILD PARROTS OF TELEGRAPH HILL is the profile of a gentle, caring and sensitive man who models for us the empathy and respect we should have for all animals large and small. For the 20th anniversary of its release, Judy Irving's award-winning documentary film has been remastered in 4k with a new 5.1 surround sound mix. "A bright window into the wild kingdom just outside our door that most of us barely notice, if at all." - Peter Howell, Toronto Star "This is a gem." - Richard Roeper, Ebert & RoeperDocumentaryPT1H23MG2024-05-19
Mark Bittner
Judy Irving
Judy Irving
The Wild Parrots Of Telegraph Hill"The Wild Parrots Of Telegraph Hill"

Showtimes

May 19, 6:30 pm

Salem