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Whirlybird

  • 2020
  • 1h 43m
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Whirlybird (2020)
Flying high above Los Angeles in a whirling news helicopter, husband-and-wife team Marika Gerrard and Zoey Tur (then known as Bob) covered some of the city’s most dramatic events and changed breaking news forever.
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Soaring above the chaotic spectacle of '80s and '90s Los Angeles, a young couple revolutionized breaking news with their brazen helicopter reporting.Soaring above the chaotic spectacle of '80s and '90s Los Angeles, a young couple revolutionized breaking news with their brazen helicopter reporting.Soaring above the chaotic spectacle of '80s and '90s Los Angeles, a young couple revolutionized breaking news with their brazen helicopter reporting.

  • Director
    • Matt Yoka
  • Writer
    • Andrea James
  • Stars
    • Marika Gerrard
    • Jamie Tur
    • Katy Tur
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    • Director
      • Matt Yoka
    • Writer
      • Andrea James
    • Stars
      • Marika Gerrard
      • Jamie Tur
      • Katy Tur
    • 3User reviews
    • 39Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

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    8/10

    Excellent View of Journalism and LA

    Don't let the fact Bob is now Zoey stop you from watching this like it has for some. Bob and wife Marika were top of their game in the 80s and 90s, filming news as it happened, and once they got into a helicopter it was a whole new ball game. They were there for Ceritos crash, LA Riots and OJ Simpson. I'd love to know what sort of money they got for this footage.

    Bob is rough, the way he treats his wife, I'm surprised she didn't throw him out the helicopter, but a very determined journalist. Amazing footage of some unmemorable moments.

    Bob appears alot more chilled out these days, and has transitioned into female Zoey. No longer married to Marika, but gosh what a power couple.
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    • Release date
      • August 6, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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