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Growing up in New York means having spent happy hours in the Hall of African Mammals in the American Museum of Natural History, ogling the amazing dioramas. Filmmaker Erin Derham is a vegetarian and animal lover with a Masters degree in Environmental History, so she approached the subject of taxidermy with trepidation. But in this gorgeous, quirky, fascinating documentary she discovers a new generation of taxidermists dedicated to applying their artistry to a field that has conservation at its heart center. Lonesome George, the last of his species (a Pinta Island tortoise) has been preserved - as have hummingbirds, aardvarks, ocelots, and axolotls. There's even a subculture ("rogue taxidermy") specializing in the creation of fantasy or "cryptozoological" animals. Whether tattooed or strictly white-bread, these new taxidermists are articulate and passionate about their work; they will surprise and delight you.
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- Allis Markham
- Jaap Sinke
- Ferry van Tongeren
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Metacritic
Oct 30, 2019
While the casually demonstrated prep work isn’t for the squeamish, the film’s aptly timed release should ensure viewers never consider their Thanksgiving turkey the same way again.
Michael Rechtshaffen
Los Angeles Times
Oct 15, 2019
While Derham banks on the surprise factor of seeing taxidermists acting as stealth conservationists, the film leaves the impression that she could have scalpel-dug into deeper layers.
Ben Kenigsberg
The New York Times
Oct 14, 2019
Erin Derham’s unadventurous aesthetic inoculates her from taxidermy’s subversive spirit.
Diego Semerene
Slant Magazine
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