The Natural History of the Chicken (2000)
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.
Director: Mark Lewis
Genre: Documentary, Comedy
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: April 1, 2000
Screenplay
Music: Michael Muhlfriedel
Cinematography: Steve Arnold
Editing: Robert DeMaio
Production: DeVillier Donegan Enterprizes, Mark Lewis Radio Pictures, Channel 4 Television
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Mark Lewis
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Natural History of the Chicken about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Natural History of the Chicken?
- The Natural History of the Chicken was directed by Mark Lewis.
- How long is The Natural History of the Chicken?
- The Natural History of the Chicken has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is The Natural History of the Chicken?
- The Natural History of the Chicken is a Documentary, Comedy film.
- Where was The Natural History of the Chicken produced?
- The Natural History of the Chicken was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.