A young boy finds a lost homing pigeon in a nearby vacant lot. The pigeon’s rightful owner advertises for his return, but the rescuer is unwilling to give up the bird, which he has tenderly looked after. The film explores the concepts of ownership and responsibility for one’s actions. Suitable for upper primary and lower secondary levels.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
013370
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Animal welfare
Animals & Wildlife → Animals, Treatment of
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Childrens Films → Children's films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Ethics
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Moral development in children
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Moral development in children
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Moral development in children
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Responsibility
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)