Pecking Order

I probably wouldn't have believed you - if you told me one of the best documentaries I see in 2019 will be about people breeding chickens in New Zealand. This was amazing. Imagine a real-life version of "Best In Show" - but with chickens and New Zealand accents.

This made me laugh almost non-stop in the first half of the film. Then I just found myself looking completely past the characters and becoming completely involved in the art of breeding chickens. By the time the New Zealand Nationals rolled around, I was completely hooked and on the edge of my seat.

"Pecking Order" has better developed characters and more laugh-out-loud moments than most actual dramas these days. It's not short on drama itself either, with more twists and turns than anyone would think possible in a documentary about chooks.

It's so lighthearted and fun. The passion these people have is contagious. That very passion draws the viewer in and you can't help but admire them and become completely engaged throughout the whole film.

If you like documentaries, then watch this.