Pelican Dreams
Originally released in 2014. Pelican Dreams is a documentary film. directed by Judy Irving. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Sundance-and-Emmy-Award-winning filmmaker Judy Irving (with her first film since the widely acclaimed and loved “The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill”) follows a wayward California brown pelican from her “arrest” on the Golden Gate Bridge into care at a wildlife rehabilitation facility, and from there explores pelicans’ nesting grounds, Pacific coast migration, and survival challenges of these ancient birds, sometimes referred to as the flying dinosaurs. The film is about wildness, and asks the following questions: how close can we get to a wild animal without taming or harming it? Why do we need wildness in our lives, and how can we protect it? PELICAN DREAMS, stars “Gigi” (for Golden Gate) and Morro (a backyard pelican with an injured wing).
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 7, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pelican Dreams about?
Sundance-and-Emmy-Award-winning filmmaker Judy Irving (with her first film since the widely acclaimed and loved “The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill”) follows a wayward California brown pelican ...
Who directed Pelican Dreams?
Pelican Dreams was directed by Judy Irving.
How long is Pelican Dreams?
Pelican Dreams has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Pelican Dreams released?
Pelican Dreams was released on November 7, 2014 in theaters.