Nobility of the Air

There is no substitute for the patient skill required to train, or man, a hawk. The falconer must show consummate kindness, rewarding the bird with food and gently proving himself an impassive and humble hunting partner, rather than an enemy. Gradually, the falconer learns to understand the hawk's moods, to predict its movements and reactions, to understand the intimate interaction between predator and prey. Without strong bonds of habit, hunger and partnership, the bird will refuse to return to captivity. The falconer cannot create these bonds without feeling them. To train a bird, then, is also to train oneself-to sharpen the senses and to become, as White wrote, "half bird." In effect, to touch the wild.

I have watch every Documentary movie this last 35 years and I can assure you this one is the best I ever seen. That’s just perfect. Everything is perfect OST, Camera, script, acting, ideas ALL GOOD!

Arguably this should not be a difficult film to review. It is nothing less than brilliant. The story, the direction, the musical score, the casting, the acting, the dialog. Brilliant!!! Just brilliant!

The film is perfect! The story is great. The actors did a great job, especially Paul Manning.

So good. The film was easy to follow.

looooooved this movie

Without giving away too much, Paul Manning just kills it. He is one class actor. The impressions his portrayal gives us is that he was born to play this role!

Definitely would have picked this to win.

I gave to all credit story writer and director. Actors they well performed, Must watch film 2 times in lifetime.

Great movie, would watch again if I have the time.

Paul Manning acting performance was exceptional!