Fly by Night (2017)
The story of thousands of pigeons and the man who made them stars.
FLY BY NIGHT follows artist Duke Riley as he embarks on his biggest project to date -- training thousands of pigeons outfitted with tiny LEDs to twirl, swoop, and glide over the East River at dusk from a decommissioned naval vessel in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Commissioned by the public arts nonprofit Creative Time, the visually mesmerizing project received acclaim from the art world and the thousands of New Yorkers who witnessed the performances during the spring of 2016. The Village Voice awarded Riley a lifetime achievement award for "elevating the prestige of pigeons in the public consciousness." This piece follows Riley's process from conception to final performance, and ultimately like the project itself, examines urban humanity's relationship to the natural world.
Cast
- Duke Riley - Himself
Keywords
woman director
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fly by Night about?
- FLY BY NIGHT follows artist Duke Riley as he embarks on his biggest project to date -- training thousands of pigeons outfitted with tiny LEDs to twirl, swoop, and glide over the East River at dusk from a decommissioned naval vessel in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Commissioned by the public arts nonprofit Creative Time, the visually mesmerizing project received acclaim from the art world and the thousands of New Yorkers who witnessed the performances during the spring of 2016. The Village Voice awarded Riley a lifetime achievement award for "elevating the prestige of pigeons in the public consciousness." This piece follows Riley's process from conception to final performance, and ultimately like the project itself, examines urban humanity's relationship to the natural world.
- Who directed Fly by Night?
- Fly by Night was directed by Joanne Leonhardt, Olivia Loomis Merrion.
- Who stars in Fly by Night?
- Fly by Night stars Duke Riley.
- How long is Fly by Night?
- Fly by Night has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
- What genre is Fly by Night?
- Fly by Night is a Documentary film.
- Where was Fly by Night produced?
- Fly by Night was produced in United States of America.