I decided to try out RedBox for the first time last night and chose World War Z. I made it about 45 minutes in before I got bored and turned it off (it isn’t a bad movie at all; modern Hollywood blockbusters just aren’t my thing). I needed something else to watch so I checked out Netflix where they had this weird documentary called ‘My Life as a Turkey’ rated 5 stars. I thought that could not be possible because 5 star documentaries are exceptionally rare and usually depend on some grand subject matter unlike the title so I decided to watch it.
That is one of the most touching, informative and transformative movies I have ever seen in my life even outside of documentaries. Has anyone else seen it? It definitely has an unconventional style and pacing but I think it is a great work. I was fascinated in parts and was roped in so tightly I thought I was going to cry at times.
I’ve seen it. It’s lovely. The camera work is really nice and it’s a great story. It’s really a testament to what a good filmmaker can do. the story is simple, but the film really takes it above that level and brings out the emotional connections. I didn’t think i was going to like it, but it drew me in quite quickly.
You can also watch it on PBS’s website. I caught it on TV last year. I intended for it to be something to have on in the background but was enthralled. At Thanksgiving, I tried explaining how amazing this film about a guy living with turkeys was. I’m pretty sure I failed, miserably.
Not just one turkey. There are 16 of them that he raises from eggs which is apparently almost never done with wild turkeys. They imprinted on him as their mother when they hatched. He spends almost all his time with them and learns to communicate with them. You will have to watch it yourself to find out more. It is worth it.
A very good film. The large vocabulary of the turkey was surprising. And how being accompanied by a gaggle of turkeys gave him “insider” status in the woods.
Watched this last night because of this thread. Wonderful film! Glad that he was able to work with the filmmakers throughout – couldn’t believe some of the footage, like when (oh what the hell, I’ll use a spoiler box) the snake got into the pen and grabbed the young un.
Thanks for the rec, all – not something I might have caught otherwise.
Because this is exactly the type of programming I would prefer to watch. Unfortunately I don’t have Netflix. But it sounds like a wonderful documentary.
Just added it to my [del]queue[/del] list. This is definitely not something I normally would have chosen, but I do like documentaries and I’m willing to give it a go this weekend.
