Independent Lens | The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill | Trailer | PBS

http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/wildparrots/ Encore presentation! Tuesday, December 28, 2010. Check local listings: http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/broadcast.html

The true story of a bohemian St. Francis who falls in with an unlikely flock.
THE WILD PARROTS OF TELEGRAPH HILL tells the true story of a bohemian St. Francis and his remarkable relationship with a flock of wild red and green parrots. Former street musician and San Francisco dharma bum Mark Bittner falls in with the flock as he searches for meaning in his life, unaware that the parrots will bring him everything he seeks.

Find out more about The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill: http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/wildparrots/ Learn more about "Independent Lens": ‪http://www.pbs.org/independentlens‬ Watch "Independent Lens" films online: http://video.pbs.org/program/1218239994/

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• wild parrots
• pet birds
• bird lovers
• Judy Irving
• Mark Bittner
• ITVS
• PBS
• independent film
• documentaries

[knifejerky]

WOW! Mark has a surprisingly great voice.

[davidcmather]

I saw this on TV a few months ago and it was excellent.

[toomuch108]

Love the parrot dancing at the end : )