Through interviews and reenactments, The Natural History of the Chicken investigates the role of the chicken in American life and tells several remarkable stories. A Maine farmer says she found a chicken frozen stiff, but was able to resuscitate it. Colorado natives tell a story of the chicken who lost its head— and went on living. A Virginia farmer tells about (and demonstrates) the benefits of raising chickens for his own consumption. Perhaps most surprising is the case of the Florida woman: she bathes her pet bird, and takes it both swimming and shopping. Through these and other stories, this documentary illuminates the role that chickens play in (some of) our lives. |
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Ratings: | IMDB: 7.2/10 | |
Released: | January 22, 2001 | |
Runtime: | 60 min | |
Genres: | Documentary Comedy | |
Companies: | Mark Lewis Radio Pictures DeVillier Donegan Enterprizes FilmFour Public Broadcasting Service | |
Cast: | Joseph Martinez David Forrester Janet Bonney Joel Vavra | |
Crew: | Mark Lewis | |
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