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Poached

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Illegal egg collectors in the United Kingdom threaten the survival of rare bird species.

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Michael King Austin Chronicle 08/29/2016
When does a childlike enthusiasm become a destructive obsession? That's the central question of Timothy Wheeler's riveting documentary about English "eggers." Go to Full Review Neil Genzlinger New York Times 10/08/2015
A standard documentary would feature assorted experts describing the fetish. Mr. Wheeler lets the men paint their own portraits, to disturbing, and a bit poignant, effect. Go to Full Review Amy Brady Village Voice 10/06/2015
At times the comic tone undercuts the hunters' pleas to be taken seriously. But mostly it raises the question of how seriously the filmmakers take poaching. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Alex T @RT43393082 04/30/2025 It was funny and an interesting look into the life of egg and ex egg collectors. I hope all of the people in the film stop collecting and have a crime free successful future See more 10/28/2015 Thoroughly enjoyed every bit of this tragicomedy about an underworld that simply fascinates. But don't be fooled, this movie is so much more than a window into mischievous egg poachers. It is about addiction, the consequences of our selfish behaviors, and love. Watch and be stunned. See more Read all reviews
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Timothy Wheeler

Director

Dave Sexton

Actor

Steve Brown

Producer

Aaron Goldberg

Producer

Timothy Wheeler

Producer

Mark Orton

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Movie Info

Synopsis Illegal egg collectors in the United Kingdom threaten the survival of rare bird species.
Director
Timothy Wheeler
Producer
Steve Brown, Aaron Goldberg, Timothy Wheeler
Production Co
Ignite Channel
Rating
PG-13 (Brief Strong Language|Some Thematic Material)
Genre
Documentary, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 14, 2016
Runtime
1h 30m