Life of an Early Bird

Life of an Early Bird

2025 · 28 min · Documentary, Music, TV Movie

Hendrik Waringa, singer and founder of the country band Early Bird, is followed together with his musical grandson Maurits van Nijen in the run-up to the reunion concert to be performed in celebration of the band's 60th anniversary.

Directed by Alexander Burger

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