The film “A Bird in the Hand” pre-screened at Toledo’s Imagination Station alongside the film “Hellbent” and set an all-time attendance record for an event held in the Imagination Station’s theater. This film follows Tom and Paula Bartlett on their quest to band 100,000 birds across northwest Ohio, and highlights the impact they have not only on bird research but also on those they meet along the way.
The special preview engaged community members by gathering feedback about the film during the editing process. Over 200 community members came out for the film’s preview, and many of the attendees provided helpful feedback. Metroparks Toledo and Imagination Station teamed up to offer this community opportunity in the Keybank Theater.
Afterward, Alex and co-director Christy Frank took part in a discussion panel and audience Q&A, where they discussed the film and how people could participate in local actions to have a global impact. Metroparks staff reported that this film screening, part of a series of community events, broke the attendance record that had previously been set. Christy and Alex plan to officially premiere the final version of the film this upcoming Spring.