Film · Documentary

The Legend of Pale Male (2011)

This is the true account of one of the most surprising and remarkable love stories in the history of New York. It begins in 1993, when a young man from Belgium looking to change his life has an unexpected encounter in Central Park. He meets a hawk. Not just any hawk, but a wild Redtail, a fierce predator that has not lived in the City for almost a hundred years. Compelled to follow this extraordinary creature, he buys a video camera and sets out to track the hawk.

Director

Frederic Lilien

Writers

Janet Hess

Country

United States

Language

English

Release date

November 24, 2011