All-Avian Movie "Bill and Coo" Wins Academy Award!
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Published on 06-27-2010 11:50 AM
In 1948, a movie with a completely avian cast won it's producer, documentarian Ken Murray, a special academy award "In which artistry and patience blended in a novel and entertaining use of the medium of motion pictures" .
The all-bird movie is set in the feathered utopia of Chirpendale, where parakeets, lovebirds, ducklings and other fine feathered friends live their lives. The birds, trained by George Burton, are seen running various errands around the idyllic small town while pushing carts, riding in boats and wearing cute costumes.
Grab some popcorn, gather your flock and have a great time at the movies!