SummarySixteen-year-old James Whitman (Lucas Jade Zumann), struggles to overcome anxiety and depression by seeking advice from Dr. Bird (voiced by Tom Wilkinson). In his magical realism inspired world, James goes on a whimsical, but emotionally charged search to solve the mystery of the disappearance of his sister, after an altercation with their parent... Read More
Directed By:Yaniv Raz
Written By:Yaniv Raz, Evan Roskos
Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets
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Jun 16, 2021
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The family dysfunction stuff is sensitively handled with some originality.
Jan 12, 2021
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The movie gets so drunk on its stylistic affectations (and unfunny attempts at cerebral comedy) that by the time it sobers up to take James’s mental health seriously, it’s too little, too late. And also too bad, as it’s only in the last quarter that the viewer gets to appreciate the range of the movie’s appealing lead players.
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Production Company:
- Kreate Films
- Ketchup Entertainment
- Storyboard Media
Release Date:Jan 12, 2021
Duration:1 h 49 m
Rating:R
Tagline:"I am James Whitman. I am Light. I am Truth. I am Might. I am Youth."
Awards
International Film Festival for Children and Young Audience SCHLiNGEL
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
