Flight of the Butterflies

2012 • 45 min • Documentary

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Synopsis

It takes two or three generations for the monarch butterfly to reach the Canadian breeding grounds, but it is one "supergeneration" that makes the 2,000 mile return trip back south into central Mexico. The documentary film covers Dr Fred Urquhart's interest in monarch butterflies, with perspectives of Urquhart as a child wondering where the butterflies went, his years of research and study into their life and migration, to his time decades-later as a senior scientist looking back at his investigations and discoveries about the insect's life pattern.

Our family guide

Best from age 5

Movie Knight Score

20 reviews

62 Audience · 20 · 100%

This documentary follows the incredible journey of monarch butterflies across North America, showcasing their multi-generational migration. It also tells the story of Dr. Fred Urquhart, the scientist who dedicated his life to uncovering the mysteries of this amazing insect.

Violence & peril: 0/10
Language: 0/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

A scientist recounts a difficult childhood experience
Mild peril for butterflies during their journey

What it models well

Curiosity and scientific discovery
Persistence and dedication
The wonder of nature
Environmental stewardship

Talk about it after

The monarch butterfly life cycle
Why animals migrate long distances
The importance of scientific research
Protecting natural habitats

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