Parrot Kindergarten

2025

Documentary

IMDb Rating 5.6/10 10 114 114

Plot summary

Dive into the fascinating tale of a woman raised in a cult, whose journey of healing through teaching her parrot to read reshapes our understanding of interspecies communication.

Director

Amy Herdy Photo
Amy Herdy

Top cast

Ellie Photo
Ellie as Self
Clara Mancini Photo
Clara Mancini as Self
Jennifer Taylor-O'Connor Photo
Jennifer Taylor-O'Connor as Self
720p.WEB 1080p.WEB
1.23 GB
1280*692
English 2.0
NR
us  
23.976 fps
2 hr 16 min
Seeds 25
2.52 GB
3840*2076
English 5.1
NR
us  
23.976 fps
2 hr 16 min
Seeds 37

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by ListenK 10 / 10

A profound look at the minds of companion birds and the woman who listens

I have been following Jen and her birds for about 9 years now and I remember the exact sentiment I had after watching and reading some of the content after first finding the modest FB page: "There are going to be textbooks detailing her and the birds one day." Almost a decade later and she's well on her way to that very sentiment.This film isn't just about birds doing tricks. It's about agency, emotion, and the undeniable intelligence of animals we so often underestimate. Jen's deep connection with her birds, especially Ellie, is the beating heart of the story. The documentary highlights not just what these birds can do, and what they have to say, but what animals are capable of once given a voice, and that distinction is powerful.Her work is as much about respect for animals as it is about communication, and it's impossible to come away from this film unchanged. Whether you're an animal lover, a behavior science enthusiast, or just someone who believes in listening more closely-this documentary is essential viewing.
Reviewed by TariV-8 10 / 10

A MUST SEE!

Reviewed by TerriR-46 10 / 10

Informative and moving!

All of the emotions...this movie removes all doubt in my mind, scientifically, (if there were any left at this point) that we can communicate across species. Such an amazing story told here, with some of Jennifer's life and why she is so passionate about giving a voice to all beings. And then the science, so much of her research, and obvious love for all animals, especially Ellie. My whole family enjoyed it, including our parrot who knows firsthand what these communication methods can do. Thank you for a movie that left me feeling good, and hopeful - if you are an animal advocate of any kind, this movie is for you!.
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