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Emptying the skies

Kass, Douglas. (Added Author). Kass, Roger. (Added Author). Franzen, Jonathan Based on (work): Emptying the skies. (Added Author). Franzen, Jonathan (Added Author). Rutigliano, Andrea. (Added Author). Tenugi, Sergio Coen. (Added Author). Liberati, Piero. (Added Author). Hellicar, Martin. (Added Author). Berthold, P. (Peter), 1939- (Added Author). Sustainable Films (Firm) (Added Author). RingtheJing Entertainment. (Added Author). Music Box Films. (Added Author).

Exposes the rampant poaching of migratory songbirds in southern Europe. Songbird populations have been drastically declining for several decades, with a number of species facing imminent extinction. This poignant documentary explores the wonder of these tiny globe-trekking marvels, millions of which are unlawfully slaughtered each year for large sums on the black market.

DVD  - 2015
598.8 Emp
1 copy / 0 on hold
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Subject
Franzen, Jonathan. Emptying the skies > Film adaptations.
Songbirds > Effect of poaching on > Europe, Southern.
Songbirds > Conservation > Europe, Southern.
Genre
Wildlife films.
Documentary films.
Video recordings.
Film adaptations.
  • Physical Description videodisc
    1 videodisc (78 minutes) : sound, colour ; 4 3/4 inches
  • Publisher Chicago, IL : Music Box Films, [2015]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Title from container.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2013.
Based on the New Yorker essay by Jonathan Franzen.
Special features: Destination: Ponza, Italy; theatrical trailer.
GMD: videodisc.
Creation/Production Credits Note: Directors of photography, Douglas Kass, Michael Tucker ; editor, Michael Levine ; original music, Marty Beller.
Participant or Performer Note: Featuring, Jonathan Franzen, Andrea Rutigliano, Sergio Coen Tenugi, Piero Liberati, Martin Hellicar, Peter Berthold.
Target Audience Note:
E.
System Details Note:
DVD; widescreen (16x9) presentation; Dolby Digital 2.0.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:
For private home use only.
Language Note:
In English; with optional English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired (SDH).