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Emptying the skies
Title:
Emptying the skies
Author:
Kass, Douglas film director.
Publication Information:
Chicago, IL : Music Box Films, [2015]
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (78 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Summary:
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.
General Note:
Originally released as a motion picture in 2013.

Based on the New Yorker essay by Jonathan Franzen.

Special features: Destination: Ponza, Italy; theatrical trailer.
Language:
English
UPC:
741360538726
Format :
DVD