Birders: The Central Park Effect

"A film about birds and people."

Mar 11 2012 Unrated 1h 1m
Documentary

A diverse group of full-of-attitude New Yorkers reveals how a hidden world of beautiful wild birds in the middle of Manhattan has upended and magically transformed their lives.

Plot

Birders: The Central Park Effect reveals the extraordinary array of wild birds who grace Manhattan's celebrated patch of green and the equally colorful, full-of-attitude New Yorkers who schedule their lives around the rhythms of migration. Acclaimed author Jonathan Franzen, an idiosyncratic trombone technician, a charming fashion-averse teenager, and a bird-tour leader who's recorded every sighting she's made since the 1940s are among the film's cast of characters. Featuring spectacular wildlife footage capturing the changing seasons, this lyrical documentary transports the viewer to a dazzling world that goes all but unnoticed by the 38 million people who visit America's most famous park each year.

Written by

Jeffrey Kimball

Directed by

Jeffrey Kimball

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

HBO Documentary Films

Languages

English

Awards

2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
378
Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
Metascore
79
Popularity
NA