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Whirlybird

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Flying high above Los Angeles in a whirling news helicopter, husband-and-wife team Marika Gerrard and Zoey Tur (then known as Bob) covered some of the city's most dramatic events and changed breaking news forever. An entirely unique view of Los Angeles presented through stunning aerial footage and remarkable home videos, WHIRLYBIRD reframes many of the city's pivotal moments, including the L.A. riots and the O.J. Simpson pursuit.
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Whirlybird might have benefited from a more patient approach, but it remains a fascinating -- and often thrilling -- look at what goes into making the news.

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Matt Yoka

Director

Marika Gerrard

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Zoey Tur

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Katy Tur

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Andrea James

Writer

Diane Becker

Producer

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Synopsis Flying high above Los Angeles in a whirling news helicopter, husband-and-wife team Marika Gerrard and Zoey Tur (then known as Bob) covered some of the city's most dramatic events and changed breaking news forever. An entirely unique view of Los Angeles presented through stunning aerial footage and remarkable home videos, WHIRLYBIRD reframes many of the city's pivotal moments, including the L.A. riots and the O.J. Simpson pursuit.
Director
Matt Yoka
Producer
Diane Becker, Matt Yoka
Screenwriter
Andrea James, Andrea James
Distributor
Greenwich Entertainment
Production Co
Fishbowl Films, Different by Design, World of Wonder Productions, Submarine Entertainment, Steady Orbits
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 6, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 6, 2021
Runtime
1h 43m
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