The Natural History of the Chicken
Released: April 1, 2000Runtime: 55 min
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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Janet Bonney
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Joseph Martinez
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Joel Vavra
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David Forrester
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John Kogge
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Leslye Simak
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John Simak
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Bobby Wayne Webb
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Ray Johnson
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Karin Estrada
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