A Bird in the Hand

Film Synopsis

With the goal of banding 100,000 birds, this film follows Tom and Paula Bartlett on their quest throughout northwest Ohio, and the impact they have not only on bird research, but those they meet along the way. 

Showings

Thu, Oct 17 Thursday, Oct 17

Fresh Coast Free!

Fresh Coast Basecamp at Lower Harbor Park

Fri, Oct 18 Friday, Oct 18

Love Stories

Blackrocks Brewery

Fri, Oct 18 Friday, Oct 18

Love Stories

PWPL – Heritage Room

  • Filmmakers in attendance
  • Subjects in attendance
  • Contains adult language

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