Woodpecker

Director: Alex Karpovsky
Starring: Jon Hyrns, Wesley Yang
Year: 2008

What starts as a documentary about the purported sighting in 2004 of the ivory-billed woodpecker, a bird previously determined to be extinct, the film is an exploration of the soul. This is the second film of young director, Karpovsky.

Comments: The search for an elusive bird that turns into a poetic interpretation of human nature. It is about hope and truth. The film is quirky, at times funny, and is a must-see for any bird watcher.

Highly Recommended.