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Say Goodbye

1971 · 52 min

A sobering, elegiac look at vanishing wildlife that lingers on loss and human responsibility.

Directed by
David H. Vowell
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Rod McKuen
Overview
Say Goodbye is a 1971 American documentary film about the relationship between humans and nature, directed by David H. Vowell. The film depicts the plight of various animal species at the hands of man and his influence. Some segments include the clubbing of seals on the Pribilof Islands, the effect of DDT on brown pelican populations in Texas, and the plight of severely endangered animals. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
How it feels
Melancholic, earnest, bleak and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Nature, environment, death, grief
Content
Strong violence. Mild gore. No sexual content or swearing.
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Directed by
David H. Vowell
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Rod McKuen
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Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language none
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
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ScaleValue0 to 10
Action1
Horror4
Humour0
Realism9
Romance0
Tension4
Darkness7
Complexity3
Emotional weight8

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Genres
documentary
Directed by
David H. Vowell
Written by
David H. Vowell
Starring
Rod McKuen
Runtime
52 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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