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Purple Haze: A Conservation Film

Purple Haze: A Conservation Film

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Purple Haze: A Conservation Film

"What we do at home affects what we do to the world."

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Overview

Follow one man’s journey chasing America’s favorite backyard bird halfway around the world and back.

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5 featured cast members

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Zach Steinhauser

Zach Steinhauser

Self

Jacob Carter

Jacob Carter

Self

Otis Rawl

Self

Michael Bishop

Self

Dr. Charles Bumgardner

Self

Creative team

Directed by: Zach Steinhauser
Produced by: Jacob Carter
Zach Steinhauser

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