Snow Chick - A Penguin's Tale

Snow Chick - A Penguin's Tale

2015 · 55 min · ★ 7.3 · Documentary

A chronicle of the birth and development of one penguin chick, born late and smaller than any of its fellow toddlers.

Directed by John Downer

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