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Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets

2021 · 109 min

A tender, quirky plunge into a teenager's anxious mind, mixing whimsy with real sadness and a hopeful ache.

Tagline: “I am James Whitman. I am light. I am truth. I am might. I am youth.”
Overview: In the emotionally charged, wild and humorous world of sixteen year old James Whitman, his struggle to overcome anxiety and depression involve seeking advice from Dr. Bird - a giant imaginary pigeon therapist.
How it feels: Melancholic, whimsical, earnest and warm. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Identity, family, grief, love
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
family
grief
love
healing
Places: suburbs
school
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild