The Unnatural History of the Kakapo

World Premiere

Scientists believe they’ve uncovered the reason behind a curse and the recovery team think they’ve found a way to lift it. Adults in this cursed family are plagued by infertility and the young are vulnerable to disease.

Once thought extinct, the kakapo family are now the world’s rarest and strangest wild parrot.

Today there’s only one breeding population of kakapo in the entire world, the Kakapo Recovery Program. With the help of a Spanish avian artificial insemination expert, a team of dedicated conservationists and rangers, a cure is almost within reach. But the battle to save the kakapo is far from over and the kakapo
themselves still have a hand to play.

Director Mouat has skillfully combined a strong conservation theme with a dramatic narrative. His access to the people and the subject together with the cinematography has allowed him to create an endearing film.