Ghost Bird is a 2009 documentary centered on the small town of Brinkley, Arkansas. It deals with the ivory-billed woodpecker, a species that is possibly extinct but whose continued existence remains highly debated.[2]

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Ghost Bird
Ghost Bird's theatrical release poster
Directed by	Scott Crocker
Produced by	Scott Crocker
Production company	Small Change Productions Inc.
Running time	85 mins [1]
Country	United States
Language	English

Synopsis

After a birdwatcher videotaped a white-winged bird believed to be the Ivory-billed woodpecker, many birdwatchers came to visit Brinkley too see it for themselves.[3] In February 2004, woodpecker gift shops opened in Brinkley. Filmmaker Scott Crocker gives a detailed look at each side of the argument in Brinkley, with interviews from both the locals and the tourists.[4]

Critical reception

Ghost Bird has received highly positive critical reception from all around North America.[5][6][7] In 2010, the New York Times called it a "multilayered story that will fascinate practically everyone" and a "witty, wistful documentary".[8] On Rotten Tomatoes it has a rating of 91% based on 11 reviews,[9] and was selected at the 2009 Hot Docs International Film Festival.

References

External links

• Ghost Bird at IMDb

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