Ride of the Mergansers

Steve Furman
U.S. , 2005
English
11 minutes • Color
Screenwriter: Steve Furman
Cinematography: Steve Furman
Principal Cast: Steve Furman (narrator)

Screens in SHORTS FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY

SHOWTIMES:
Sat Apr 28 12:00 PM - Landmark 3 (IMM Screening room)

Sun Apr 29 12:00 PM -  Key Cinemas 2

Tues May 1 12:00 PM Landmark (NUVO Screening Room)

The Hooded Merganser is a rare and reclusive duck found only in North America. Every spring, in the Great Lakes region, the wary hen lays and incubates her eggs in a nest high in the trees. Just 24 hours after hatching, the tiny ducklings must make the perilous leap to the ground below to begin life in the wild. This age-old rite is rarely observed by humans. Ride of the Mergansers brings this hidden drama to the screen.

Filmed entirely in northern Minnesota, Ride of the Mergansers is a heartwarming blend of natural history, humor, and suspense. You'll be entertained, educated, and inspired - and leave with a newfound appreciation of the phrase 'leap of faith.'