Disneynature: The Crimson Wing - Mystery of Flamingos

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The flamingo is a fascinating bird, in part because of its bright red color, but this Disneynature film tells the whole story of what are really majestic black and white birds that magically transform to bright crimson as a result of a special algae diet. They endure harsh temperatures and caustic waters while mating and rearing their young in one of the most inhospitable places on earth. The story takes place in the heart of Africa on Lake Natron, a shallow and toxic lake that burns red with algae during the once-a-year rains. The lake contains such a high concentration of sodium carbonate that salt sheets form an island of salt surrounded by sulfurous pools with temperatures over 130 degrees Fahrenheit. The photography of both the scenery and the flamingos themselves is completely new and absolutely stunning. Among the amazing images, we witness a mass of literally millions of flamingos, birds appearing to walk on water as they perform their elaborate mating dance, chicks hatching from eggs, the salt-encrusted legs that doom some unlucky chicks, and the constant threat of hungry predators. More than just a feast for the eyes, the film also has an effective score of contemporary, yet classical-inspired music. Above all else, The Crimson Wing is a powerful story of the creation, hatching, and coming of age of one flamingo in a seemingly hostile world. –Tami Horiuchi

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Discover one of nature’s last great mysteries in The Crimson Wing, a miraculous story of love, courage and survival from Disneynature – the studio that brought you Earth. In a place like no other on the planet, the dramatic and desolate Lake Natron in northern Tanzania, you’ll witness a spectacle unlike anything you’ve seen before – a million crimson-winged flamingos arrive to continue the circle of life. Focusing on the adventures of a single chick set against a backdrop of never-before-filmed landscapes, The Crimson Wing is a visually stunning journey into the life and struggles of the mysterious and inspiring flamingo.