Emptying the skies
Exposes the rampant poaching of migratory songbirds in southern Europe. Songbird populations have been drastically declining for several decades, with a number of species facing imminent extinction. This poignant documentary explores the wonder of these tiny globe-trekking marvels, millions of which...
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Format: | DVD |
Language: | English |
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Chicago, IL :
Music Box Films,
[2015]
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Summary: | Exposes the rampant poaching of migratory songbirds in southern Europe. Songbird populations have been drastically declining for several decades, with a number of species facing imminent extinction. This poignant documentary explores the wonder of these tiny globe-trekking marvels, millions of which are unlawfully slaughtered each year for large sums on the black market. |
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Item Description: | Originally produced as a motion picture in 2013. Based on the New Yorker essay by Jonathan Franzen. Special features: Destination: Ponza, Italy; theatrical trailer. |
Physical Description: | 1 videodisc (78 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
Format: | DVD; NTSC, widescreen (16x9) presentation; Dolby Digital 2.0. |
Production Credits: | Directors of photography, Douglas Kass, Michael Tucker ; editor, Michael Levine ; original music, Marty Beller. |