Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill

Judy Irving’s critically-acclaimed portrait of a homeless man’s mission to care for a flock of wild parrots in San Francisco is a captivating combination of an inspiring character study and provocative nature documentary. Clearly engrossed with the work of her subject, Mark Bittner (whom she later married), Irving addresses complex questions about our life’s purpose, the role we play in nature, and much, much more. After word spread about WILD PARROTS, the film became an underground hit, touring from city to city and delighting audiences everywhere.