A Place to Land







From: Fly Away Films
Filmmaker: Lauren DeAngelis


Run time of entire film: Approximately 30 min.

A Place to Land delves into the complications and challenges of caring for parrots in captivity. Exotic parrots are wild creatures at heart. When forced to live in cages as pets, they are prone to neurotic behaviors and often mistreated because people don't understand the special care they need. Parrots can live for 30 to 80 years and may end up homeless because they outlive their owners.

This short film follows parrots in captivity across the nation, from foster homes in Northern Virginia to remote sanctuaries in Arizona and Utah. Ultimately, it enlightens audiences on the melancholy but increasingly hopeful plight of these intelligent, beautiful creatures.

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