DVD Review: Honk: The Movie

Honk
(DVD 598.41 Hon)

Honk is the nickname for a domestic gander that was dumped in an urban park in a city in Texas. The producer of the film, Cheryl Allison, relates the story of how she discovered Honk in the park during the COVID pandemic and the relationship she built with this gander during a difficult time. Many neighbors in the area tell her that Honk has a mate, a white goose that is probably nesting somewhere in the area, so she begins the search for the goose. When she discovers the remains of the white goose, she knows that she needs to find a different home for Honk because this small pond is not safe. The last half of the movie focuses on the Rogers Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Honk's new home. The message of the movie is all about kindness, friendship and hope. Honk developed quite a following on social media during the pandemic which is probably the reason why Ms. Allison decided to promote the story through the release of this DVD. Although I enjoyed the story, I am not fond of documentary-style DVDs that are a collection of selfies recorded on one's cell phone. However, the DVD of Honk is only 46 minutes, so you won't need to suffer too long.

 

(If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try The Christmas Doodle)

 

( Internet Movie Database entry for this film ) | ( official Honk: The Film web site )

 

Recommended by Kim J.
Bennett Martin Public Library — Public Service

 

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