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Gaia Amazon Channel
Our take
A documentary about filmmaker Maria Bertrand rescuing an injured baby sparrow named Happy and exploring human-animal bonds worldwide. Reviews praise the uplifting tone. One pet death is discussed; otherwise expect gentle nature footage and emotional but family-friendly stories. Suits most kids about 10 and up.
Uplifting themes
Kindness, compassion and finding purpose through caring for animals come through Maria and the animal rescuers model empathy, patience and dedication Covers wildlife rescue, elephant sanctuaries and animal bonds
Story (may spoil tone)
At her lowest point, a woman rescues an injured one-day old sparrow, and their profound bond sparks a worldwide journey to explore with other extraordinary human-animal connections, challenging us to see kindness, connection, and compassion, in a whole new light.
Details
Violence Injured animals appear in the footage
Injured animals appear in the footage
Sex / nudity No sex found in this title
No sex found in this title
Drugs / alcohol No drugs found in this title
No drugs found in this title
Frightening No frightening found in this title
No frightening found in this title
Self-harm / suicide Suicide gets a brief mention
Suicide gets a brief mention
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse No child peril found in this title
No child peril found in this title
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons No gore found in this title
No gore found in this title
Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title
No dangerous behavior found in this title
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health Pandemic loneliness and emotional healing through animal care are clear…
Pandemic loneliness and emotional healing through animal care are clear themes
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement A beloved pet's death and pandemic-era loss are discussed openly
A beloved pet's death and pandemic-era loss are discussed openly
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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- How can caring for an animal help people through hard times?
- What responsibilities come with rescuing a wild or injured pet?
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