---
title: "National Bird"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/national-bird-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 384673
imdb_id: "tt5525310"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 92
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 31
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# National Bird (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/national-bird-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Language: English.
Title: National Bird.
Year: 2016.
Genre: Documentary.
Director/Producer: Sonia Kennebeck.
Executive Producers: Wim Wenders and Errol Morris.
Origin: American-German.
Runtime: 1h 32m.
Release Dates: World premiere at Berlin International Film Festival on February 11, 2016. US release on November 11, 2016.
Subject Matter: Drone warfare and accountability.
Content: Personal accounts, recollections, traumas, and responses of three American military veterans whose lives were shaken by their roles in drone attacks.
Cast: Jesselyn Radack, Heather Linebaugh, and Daniel Hale.
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        National Bird is a 2016 American-German documentary film directed and produced by Sonia Kennebeck. The film explores the controversial tactic of drone warfare and the

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel | Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | AMC+ Amazon Channel | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Foxtel Now, DocPlay, DocPlay Amazon Channel | Beamafilm | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Beamafilm |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Sonia Kennebeck
- **Networks / Studios**: Ten Forward Films, ITVS, Independent Lens

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jesselyn Radack** as *Self*
- **Heather Linebaugh** as *Self*
- **Daniel Hale** as *Self*
- **Lisa Ling** as *Self*
- **Asma Nazihi Eschen** as *Self*
- **Stanley McChrystal** as *Self*
- **Kim Dunbar** as *Self*
- **Allen Capron** as *Self*
- **Barack Obama** as *Self (Archive Footage)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch National Bird online?
National Bird is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is National Bird worth watching?
National Bird holds a community rating of 6.7/10 based on 31 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie National Bird and when was it released?
National Bird is a feature film with a runtime of 92 minutes. It was released in 2016. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed National Bird?
National Bird was directed by Sonia Kennebeck.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [National Bird — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/384673)
- [National Bird (2016) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5525310/fullcredits/)
- [National Bird (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Bird_(film))
- [National Bird (2016) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/384673-national-bird/cast)
- [National Bird Cast & Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/national-bird/20085493/credits/)
- [National Bird (2016) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/national-bird/credits)

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