From Billions to None: The Passenger Pigeon's Flight to Extinction
Seen it?2014 | 57 min | Documentary
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for animal lovers and book lovers. An animal steals a fair few scenes. Adapted from a book, so readers can compare notes.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Well paced for a documentary, at 57 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
The passenger pigeon, the most abundant bird species in North America for thousands of years, became extinct by human hands in a geologic heartbeat. Its story remains relevant to conservation challenges today, and there are even plans for its possible revival. Rare archival material, CGI animation, and aerial cinematography combine to recreate the awe-inspiring nature of these birds.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
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- AudiencesNot counted
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- AwardsNot counted
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- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Mrazek
- Mike NowakNarrator