It's Tough to Be a Bird
It's Tough to Be a Bird

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It's Tough to Be a Bird

1969
Movie
21 min
English

Part cartoon and part documentary, this film offers a humorous look at birds and the ways people perceive them.

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IMDb7.3/10
Director: David ButlerGenres: Animation, Short, Family, Comedy

Plot Summary

This animated short film playfully explores the various challenges and often comical difficulties faced by birds in their daily lives. From building nests and finding food to evading predators and dealing with the elements, the film highlights the resilience and ingenuity of avian creatures. It uses humor and anthropomorphism to make the subject accessible and entertaining for all ages.

Critical Reception

As a short animated film primarily aimed at family entertainment, 'It's Tough to Be a Bird' was generally well-received for its lighthearted humor and educational undertones. Critics and audiences appreciated its charming animation and its ability to present factual information about birds in an engaging and accessible manner. It's often remembered as a classic Disney short.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its charming and colorful animation.

  • Appreciated for its lighthearted and educational approach to nature.

  • Entertaining for both children and adults with its gentle humor.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's nostalgic value and its effectiveness in teaching children about birds in a fun way. Viewers frequently recall its memorable characters and positive messages about wildlife.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film (though it is animated, this was the category it was submitted and nominated in).

Fun Fact

Although this is an animated short, it was categorized and nominated for an Oscar in the Best Live Action Short Film category.

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CinemaSerf

This starts off quite entertainingly with a comedy-poetic narration accompanying an animated look at the many ways humanity tries to do away with our flying friends. Everything from cages to arrows and bullets. Then we pose the question. Ho...