The Natural History of the Chicken (2000)
60 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.
- Release date
- April 1, 2000
- Country of origin
- United Kingdom, United States
- Music
- Michael Muhlfriedel
Cast
- Janet Bonney as Self - Farmer
- Joseph Martinez as Self - Farmer
- Joel Vavra as Self - Farmer
- David Forrester as Self - Homeowner
- John Kogge as Self - Homeowner
- Leslye Simak as Self - Homeowner
- John Simak as Self - Homeowner
- Bobby Wayne Webb as Self - Neighbor
- Ray Johnson as Self - Game Cock Breeder
- Karin Estrada as Self - Homemaker
Crew
- Mark Lewis · Director
- Mark Lewis · Writer
- Mark Lewis · Producer
- Michael Muhlfriedel · Composer
- Steve Arnold · Cinematographer
- Robert DeMaio · Editor