The Messenger

Name: The Messenger
Genre: Family, Documentary
Released: December 4, 2015
Duration: 89 min
Rating: 76

2015

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Kino Lorber | Release Date: December 4, 2015 | Not Rated

Summary: Songbirds are disappearing at an alarming rate. The Messenger is a visually thrilling ode to the beauty and importance of the imperiled songbird, and what it means to all of us on both a global and human level if we lose them.

Director: Su Rynard

Genre(s): Family, Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 89 min

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Peter Rainer

Jan 22, 2016

One of the main rallying points of The Messenger is that birds have “something to tell us” about the environment’s mounting ecological hazards. The canary in a coal mine phenomenon, according to this film, has assumed global proportions. Read full review

Helen T. Verongos

Dec 3, 2015

Overall, the arguments are persuasive, the message from the birds powerful, and the film a rich and satisfying call to action that is presented with some novel ideas for how to restore the ecological balance. Read full review

Amy Brady

Dec 3, 2015

The filmmakers, like the songbirds they advocate for, are only messengers, but their message is persuasive and terrifying. Read full review

Martin Tsai

Dec 10, 2015

The slow-motion close-ups alone should convince you these magnificent creatures are well worth the effort. Read full review

Sheri Linden

Dec 10, 2015

The doc’s stunning slo-mo footage of midair locomotion emphasizes these messengers’ grace and mystery. Read full review

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EpicLadySponge

May 3, 2016

The Messenger is one of the reasons why I want to love birds so much, especially songbirds. Their endangered species may remain extinct, but their songs will always stay alive.

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