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  • Rare Bird (2006)
  • 81 min | Documentary
Rare Bird (2006)
81 min | Documentary
Imagine finding a pterodactyl alive and nesting on an obscure island. Rare Bird is the true story of a 15-year-old boy who helped find a bird believed extinct and solve the mystery of its existence. Like the myth of the phoenix, the Cahow ...See moreImagine finding a pterodactyl alive and nesting on an obscure island. Rare Bird is the true story of a 15-year-old boy who helped find a bird believed extinct and solve the mystery of its existence. Like the myth of the phoenix, the Cahow bird is resurrected on the island paradise of Bermuda at the dawn of its development, returning to teach humanity an important lesson in perseverance. Threatened by manmade development, invasive species, and the pesticide DDT, the Cahow has been on the brink of extinction for over 4 centuries .This against all odds story about a man, a ghost bird and a struggle for survival takes a dramatic turn, when the bird faces a greater threat: global warming. Ravaged by a recent hurricane what will David and his successor Jeremy do to save the species once again from oblivion? Rare Bird is their tale of hope, inspiration and commitment to the future of all species. This true story is both a miracle and a mystery, and will keep you riveted as the destiny of an "extinct" species plays out in a race against time. Written by Lucinda Spurling See less
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Director
Lucinda Spurling
Producer
Lucinda Spurling
Composer
Lenny Williams
Cinematographer
James Leigh
Editor
Connie Rinehart
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Release date
Mar 18, 2006 (Bermuda)
Awards
1 win

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11 cast members
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David Wingate's primary photo
David Wingate
Self - Conservation Officer Self - Conservation Officer   See fewer
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Jeremy Madeiros
Self - Conservation Officer Self - Conservation Officer   See fewer
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Sam Ristich's primary photo
Sam Ristich
Self - Naturalist Self - Naturalist   See fewer
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Louis Mowbray III's primary photo
Louis Mowbray III
Self - Son of Louis Mowbray II Self - Son of Louis Mowbray II   See fewer
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Elisabeth Noone
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Lawrence Doughty
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Andrew West
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Britten West
Louis Mowbray Jr. Louis Mowbray Jr.   See fewer
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Jacob Hocking
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Rick Spurling
Robert Cushman Murphy (voice) Robert Cushman Murphy (voice)   See fewer
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Bryan Darby
William Strachey (voice) William Strachey (voice)   See fewer
Rare Bird (2006)
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