Breaking News in "Whirlybird"

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Thom Powers
Documentary of the Week | Aug 6, 2021

"Whirlybird" profiles transgender journalist Zoey Tur, who —  along with her then-spouse, Marika Gerrard —  pioneered helicopter news coverage in Los Angeles, covering car chases, street violence, natural disasters — and the police pursuit of OJ Simpson. Amidst all the action, filmmaker Matt Yoka creates space for self-reflection amidst a high adrenaline lifestyle that went awry.

 

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