Totnes Civic Hall Sun 18th Nov
17.00THE MESSENGER 90mins F
Speaker: Tony Whitehead
Imagine a world without birdsong.
A visually thrilling eco-documentary that unravels the mystery behind the world’s vanishing songbird population and questions what this means for humankind’s own future.
The Messenger chronicles the struggle of songbirds worldwide to survive in turbulent environmental conditions brought about by humans. It argues that their demise could signify the crash of the ecosystems globally, akin to the disappearance of honey bees and the melting of the glaciers.
Moving from the northern reaches of the Boreal forest to wetlands near Mount Ararat to the streets of New York City, The Messenger brings us face-to-face with a remarkable variety of human-made perils that continue to devastate songbird populations.
As in ancient times, songbirds may once again be carrying a message to us. The Messenger is full of revelations, making it essential viewing for all who care about birds, the environment and nature.
Tickets on the door at the Civic Hall.
