Share the Blue Sky

Disc One:
Bird of Peace:
In our moments of sorrow, in our moments of joy, there is a flying creature we call upon to lift our spirits. The story of the Rock Dove, ancient symbol of peace and love; from vital messenger to tragic modern enemy.
The Pyramid:
A pigeon museum in Germany shows a pyramid of pigeons. How an ancient wild species became more than a thousand domestic breeds.
Marathon In The Sky:
In athletics there is no creature on earth that competes in greater numbers, or displays more physical stamina on the race course, than modern racing pigeons.
Pigeons Go To School:
Visit a small rural high school in a remote corner of America where homing pigeons demonstrate their ancient power to touch the hearts, and change the lives, of troubled teens.
Special Delivery:
From carrying cameras, to film and vital messages, no other flying creature has ever matched the service of homing pigeons to mankind. The Performers. Like a waterfall in the sky, pigeons that roll and tumble in flight have delighted humans for centuries. Today they are part of a global competition to find the best performing flock.
House of Champions:
In a tiny Belgian village a single family developed a strain of racing pigeons with a bloodline so strong it brought fame, and fortune to its creators.
Disc Two:
Sky Music:
Harnessing the power of pigeons in flight, ancient Chinese craftsmen built tiny musical instruments to create a symphony in the sky.
Pigeon Town:
The United States has fewer pigeon fanciers than many nations. But what it lacks in numbers it makes up for in races with million dollar purses and a tiny retirement town with some of the hottest competition in the world.
The Golden Wing:
In the global pigeon racing sport no competition can match the greatest long distance contest in the world ...Barcelona � where 25,000 birds race home over 600 miles to Northern Europe.
Queen of the Sky:
She�s the richest woman in the world but her hobbies include a favorite of the working class. The story of the Queen of England, third generation pigeon racer and able competitor in England�s skies.
Lady of Peace:
Often called the �Mother of China�, Soong Ching Ling weathered the cruel winds of history to become a twentieth century legend. She loved two things most, children and her flock of pigeons.
Birds of War:
Since before recorded history the gentle rock dove and its magical homing ability made it destined to serve on almost every battlefield. Not as a combatant but as a carrier of vital military messages.
White Rock Dove:
Since ancient times the release of a white dove has been symbolic to humans. Now the ceremony is part of a fast growing global business as part of weddings, funerals and other public events.
Disc 3:
Love Birds:
While many people love pigeons, sometimes the birds themselves are what brings people together and lead to love of another kind.
Charming Eyes:
From impoverished beginnings Mei Lan Fang rose to become China�s most beloved performer, a rise he credited in part to his love for pigeons.
City Bird:
From ancient symbol of worship to an enemy in the city, no animal has ever from a position of pride to that of a pest as the pigeon. However, in Switzerland, there is a ray of hope to solve this sad decline.
The Opening:
After years of being closed to the outside world Mainland China began to open its doors. One of the first men through was a pigeon man from Taiwan who found friends and fortune in his ancestral land.
Give My Heart Wings:
Modern technology has improved our lives in countless way. But the disconnection of young people from nature, and particularly from pigeons, has left a hole in the hearts of a generation.
One Bird One Wish:
The story of the making of �Share The Blue Sky�. Director Jim Jenner and Producer Tony Wang share the challenges and triumphs of creating the most comprehensive film on pigeons ever made.