Released
The Natural History of the Chicken
April 1 2000 (over 24 years ago)Rating
65
Based on
4 reviews
- Director: Mark Lewis
- Genres: Documentary, Comedy
- Runtime: 55 m
- Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America
- Companies: DeVillier Donegan Enterprizes, Mark Lewis Radio Pictures, Channel 4 Television
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.
