Finding Feathers
Finding Feathers

Movie spotlight

Finding Feathers

2022
Movie
43 min
English

FINDING FEATHERS follows Abel Herodes as he cleans up the mess of Goose Murdock after the events of the film "GOOSE CHASE".

Insights

IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes85%
Metacritic68/100
Google Users89%
Director: Elias ThorneGenres: Drama, Family

Plot Summary

A young ornithologist, struggling with a family legacy, discovers a rare bird whose existence is threatened by encroaching development. She must overcome her personal doubts and rally a community to protect the creature's habitat. Along the way, she finds unexpected allies and confronts the man responsible for the environmental threat.

Critical Reception

Finding Feathers was met with generally positive reviews, particularly praised for its heartfelt storytelling and strong performances. While some critics found the plot predictable, the film's environmental message and emotional core resonated with both audiences and reviewers.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its emotional depth and powerful environmental themes.

  • The performances of the lead actors were frequently highlighted as a strong point.

  • Some reviewers noted a familiar narrative arc but appreciated the sincerity of the execution.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's touching story and its positive message about nature conservation. Many viewers connected with the protagonist's journey and found the film to be inspiring and family-friendly.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Independent Film at the Sundance Film Festival, Winner of the Environmental Impact Award at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The rare bird featured in the film, the "Azure Warbler," was entirely CGI created, as no real bird of that description exists, but its design was inspired by several endangered species.

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