Former Criminal Builds a Bird Sanctuary To Heal a City

After surviving a near-fatal shooting and losing close friends to gun violence, Rodney Stotts was at a crossroads. He was a former drug dealer trying to leave his past behind, but the streets always pulled him back in. Then, an unlikely passion changed his life forever. This documentary tells the remarkable story of Rodney, a licensed Black falconer who found a new purpose by teaching inner-city youth how to work with birds of prey. Watch how he transforms an old, abandoned barn into a sanctuary and creates a safe space for young people to heal and find a different path. This is a story about legacy, redemption, and the powerful bond between a man, a bird, and a community.

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