National Bird(2016)
National Bird Synopsis
Sonia Kennebeck takes on the controversial tactic of drone warfare, and demands accountability through the personal accounts—recollections, traumas, and responses—of three American military veterans whose lives have been shaken by the roles they played in this controversial method of attack.
National Bird (2016) is a documentary film directed by Sonia Kennebeck, released on October 14, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Jesselyn Radack, Heather Linebaugh, Daniel Hale and Lisa Ling. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 31 ratings.
- Director:
- Sonia Kennebeck
- Producers:
- Ines Hofmann Kanna, Sonia Kennebeck
- Cinematographer:
- Torsten Lapp
- Composer:
- Insa Rudolph
- Production:
- Ten Forward Films, ITVS, Independent Lens, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, NDR, Filmförderung Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein, Kuratorium Junger Deutscher Film
- Status:
- Released
National Bird (2016) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for National Bird before you stream it.
National Bird Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Jesselyn Radack
Jesselyn Radack
as Self
- Heather Linebaugh
Heather Linebaugh
as Self
- Daniel Hale
Daniel Hale
as Self
- Lisa Ling
Lisa Ling
as Self
- Asma Nazihi Eschen
Asma Nazihi Eschen
as Self
- Stanley McChrystal
Stanley McChrystal
as Self
- Kim Dunbar
Kim Dunbar
as Self
- Allen Capron
Allen Capron
as Self
Barack Obama
as Self (Archive Footage)
Key crew
Directed by Sonia Kennebeck, produced by Ines Hofmann Kanna and Sonia Kennebeck.
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National Bird Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 31 ratings.
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National Bird – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch National Bird online?
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National Bird (2016) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in National Bird?
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The main cast of National Bird (2016) includes Jesselyn Radack, Heather Linebaugh, Daniel Hale, Lisa Ling and Asma Nazihi Eschen. The film was directed by Sonia Kennebeck. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was National Bird released?
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National Bird was released on October 14, 2016 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is National Bird worth watching?
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National Bird (2016) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 31 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for National Bird?
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Yes. The official National Bird trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.