Woodpecker
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.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Jon Hyrns
Johnny Neander
Wesley Yang
Wes
Billy Clay
Mayor
Sandra Kemmer
Brinkley Chamber of Commerce
Kent Parham
Sheriff, Monroe County
Brother Jim Daniels
Pastor, First Baptist Church
Lisa Boyd
Owner, Ivory-Bill Nest
Evelyn Miley
Brinkley Chamber of Commerce
David Allen Sibley
Author, Sibley Guide to Birds
Allan J. Mueller
Nature Conservancy, Search Team Member
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 9, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex Karpovsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Alex Karpovsky, Jon Hyrns
- Original Score
- James Lavino
- Original Title
- Woodpecker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Karpovsky
Alex Karpovsky, Jon Hyrns
James Lavino
Marshall Coles
Eric Bruggemann
Alex Karpovsky, Dia Sokol Savage, Rick Edrich, Adam Roffman
Department Leadership Roster
Alex Karpovsky
Director
Alex Karpovsky
Producer
Alex Karpovsky
Writer
James Lavino
Original Music Composer
Dia Sokol Savage
Producer
Eric Bruggemann
Editor
Jon Hyrns
Writer
Rick Edrich
Producer
Marshall Coles
Director of Photography
Adam Roffman
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Woodpecker.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Woodpecker
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed Woodpecker?
Woodpecker was directed by Alex Karpovsky.
Who stars in Woodpecker?
The principal cast of Woodpecker includes Jon Hyrns, Wesley Yang, Billy Clay, Sandra Kemmer, Kent Parham.
When was Woodpecker released and how long is it?
Woodpecker was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Woodpecker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Woodpecker was composed by James Lavino.