Woodpecker
Originally released in 2008. Woodpecker is a comedy film. directed by Alex Karpovsky. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jon Hyrns, Wesley Yang, and Billy Clay
Synopsis
Fanatical birdwatchers have descended upon a small town in the Arkansas bayou in hopes of finding the celebrated Ivory Billed Woodpecker. Declared extinct in the 1940’s, the bird has apparently been spotted by numerous experts. Enter amateur birder and poet Johnny Neander, who has convinced his taciturn sidekick that he will be the one to find the elusive woodpecker. The ensuing chaos divides the small town between believers and non-believers, rabid environmentalists and opportunistic entrepreneurs. Much like the bird itself, Woodpecker explores the intersection of fact and fiction, manipulating our notions of documentary and narrative techniques within a tragic comedy about hope, perception, and some very very strange birds.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 9, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jon Hyrns
as Johnny Neander
Wesley Yang
as Wes
Billy Clay
as Mayor
Sandra Kemmer
as Brinkley Chamber of Commerce
Kent Parham
as Sheriff, Monroe County
Brother Jim Daniels
as Pastor, First Baptist Church
Lisa Boyd
as Owner, Ivory-Bill Nest
Evelyn Miley
as Brinkley Chamber of Commerce
David Allen Sibley
as Author, Sibley Guide to Birds
Allan J. Mueller
as Nature Conservancy, Search Team Member
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodpecker about?
Fanatical birdwatchers have descended upon a small town in the Arkansas bayou in hopes of finding the celebrated Ivory Billed Woodpecker. Declared extinct in the 1940’s, the bird has apparently b...
Who directed Woodpecker?
Woodpecker was directed by Alex Karpovsky.
How long is Woodpecker?
Woodpecker has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Woodpecker released?
Woodpecker was released on March 9, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Woodpecker?
The main cast of Woodpecker includes Jon Hyrns, Wesley Yang, Billy Clay, Sandra Kemmer, Kent Parham.