20th ANNIVERSARY • 4K RESTORATION • ENCORE SCREENING!
POST FILM Q&A WITH MARK BITTNER & JUDY IRVING
“A thoroughly absorbing portrait of one man’s discipline and commitment — and, yes, spiritual transformation….Quite simply, a beautiful film, in both form and content. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. And your heart is guaranteed to soar.”
— Washington Post
The true story of a Bohemian St. Francis and his remarkable relationship with a flock of wild red-and-green parrots. Mark Bittner, a dharma bum*, former street musician in San Francisco, falls in with the flock as he searches for meaning in his life, unaware that the wild parrots will bring him everything he needs.
*Dharma bum (per Gary Snider): ” A homeless seeker of truth”
Director: Judy Irving (US 2003) 83 min.
Preceded by the documentary short The Bird Rescue Center with filmmaker Derek Knowles in person.
We are excited for you to also meet Sarah Lemarie from Mickaboo Bird Rescue Center along with two very special feathered guests April & Lyon!
SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 • 4:45
$14. General | $10.50 Seniors & Youth | $8.50 CAFILM members