Emptying the skies

DVD 2015

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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1 videodisc (78 minutes) : sound, colour ; 4 3/4 inches
digital optical surround Dolby Digital 2.0
video file DVD video region 1
polychrome

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Originally released as a motion picture in 2013
Based on the New Yorker essay by Jonathan Franzen
Special features: Destination: Ponza, Italy; theatrical trailer
Directors of photography, Douglas Kass, Michael Tucker ; editor, Michael Levine ; original music, Marty Beller
Featuring, Jonathan Franzen, Andrea Rutigliano, Sergio Coen Tenugi, Piero Liberati, Martin Hellicar, Peter Berthold
DVD; widescreen (16x9) presentation; Dolby Digital 2.0
For private home use only
In English; with optional English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired (SDH)

Control Number:

1869406

UPC:

741360538726

Other Authors:

Based on (work): Franzen, Jonathan. Emptying the skies. [Videorecording]
Berthold, P. (Peter), 1939- commentator
Franzen, Jonathan, commentator
Hellicar, Martin, commentator
Kass, Douglas, film director
Kass, Roger
Liberati, Piero
Music Box Films, publisher
RingtheJing Entertainment, production company
Rutigliano, Andrea
Sustainable Films (Firm), production company
Tenugi, Sergio Coen

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