The Natural History of the Chicken

Apr 30 2000 TV-PG 1h 0m
Comedy, Documentary

Through interviews and reenactments, The Natural History of the Chicken investigates the role of the chicken in American life and tells several remarkable stories. A Maine farmer says she found a chicken frozen stiff, but was able to resuscitate it. Colorado natives tell a story of the chicken who lost its head-- and went on living. A Virginia farmer tells about (and demonstrates) the benefits of raising chickens for his own consumption. Perhaps most surprising is the case of the Florida woman: she bathes her pet bird, and takes it both swimming and shopping. Through these and other stories, this documentary illuminates the role that chickens play in (some of) our lives.

Plot

Through interviews and reenactments, The Natural History of the Chicken investigates the role of the chicken in American life and tells several remarkable stories. A Maine farmer says she found a chicken frozen stiff, but was able to resuscitate it. Colorado natives tell a story of the chicken who lost its head-- and went on living. A Virginia farmer tells about (and demonstrates) the benefits of raising chickens for his own consumption. Perhaps most surprising is the case of the Florida woman: she bathes her pet bird, and takes it both swimming and shopping. Through these and other stories, this documentary illuminates the role that chickens play in (some of) our lives.

Written by

Mark Lewis

Directed by

Mark Lewis

Cast

Janet Bonney, Joseph Martinez, Joel Vavra

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

DeVillier Donegan Enterprizes, FilmFour, Mark Lewis Radio Pictures, Public Broadcasting Service

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. 5 wins & 4 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
467
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA