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Pecking Order

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The 2015 National Poultry Show is the backdrop for fierce rivalries, problematic birds and unpredictable judging, as a group of Kiwi chicken breeders seeks glory.
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Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald 11/19/2018
Director Slavko Martinov captures everything with humour and respect, and his coverage of an unfortunately painful battle for the future of the club adds a keen poignancy. Go to Full Review Fionnuala Halligan Screen International 11/19/2018
While competitive chicken showing in New Zealand may seem pretty niche, the story of human obsession is universal and, in Martinov's hands, very accessible. Go to Full Review Dan Jolin Empire Magazine 09/29/2017
3/5
A sufficiently engaging delve into a niche interest and those who feel defined by it. But one which, narratively at least, backs the wrong gamecock. Go to Full Review Victor Stiff Goomba Stomp 03/30/2020
We can point our fingers and laugh at the guy shampooing and blow-drying a chicken, or applaud him for finding an outlet to express his creativity and competitive spirit. Go to Full Review Rachel Brook One Room With A View 02/22/2019
3/5
An uproariously entertaining doc. It's informative, yet certainly incomplete. Go to Full Review Alex Casey Flicks (AU, NZ, UK) 09/22/2018
3/5
Pecking Order has all the right ingredients to make a delicious documentary omelette, but it still comes out slightly undercooked... Still, there's nothing Kiwi audiences like more than scratching and pecking around to unearth the perfect local eccentric Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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07/31/2022 The greatest 01 hour: and 28 minutes with real footage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more 03/27/2019 They could have made fun of the people who came across as very backwoodsy but they instead showed a side of nz society - the incorporated society, the politics and and trials of keeping a club relevant in this modern day and age . Great movie See more 03/28/2018 Loved it! I have backyard chickens here in New Mexico and found kindred spirits in these folks! Lovely people with lovely birds! See more 03/24/2018 The Movie info doesn't at all match the outcome of this documentary. Having been a member of several clubs that all have turned into political messes, this show awkwardly stumbles through some very unhappy moments for the club involved and does not make for pleasant viewing at all. It merely proves that in all things, animals conduct themselves significantly better than humans do. Not a pleasant watch and we fast forwarded through the confrontational bits. The chickens were awesome of course. See more 03/19/2018 Really enjoyed this film. Funny antics and some stunning chooks. Loses half a star for not having a super catchy semi awkward but fun jingle that carries the hilarious mood of this doco. See more Patty H 02/22/2018 Hilarious & surprisingly moving look at the competitive side of human nature. Oh, ... and chickens. See more Read all reviews
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Slavko Martinov

Director

Mark Lilley

Actor

Clint O'Brien

Actor

Slavko Martinov

Writer

Phil Bremner

Executive Producer

Jill Macnab

Executive Producer

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Movie Info

Synopsis The 2015 National Poultry Show is the backdrop for fierce rivalries, problematic birds and unpredictable judging, as a group of Kiwi chicken breeders seeks glory.
Director
Slavko Martinov
Producer
Mike Kelland, David Brechin-Smith, Slavko Martinov
Screenwriter
Slavko Martinov
Production Co
New Zealand Film Commission
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 15, 2017
Runtime
1h 28m
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