Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets

In the emotionally charged, wild and humorous world of sixteen year old James Whitman, his struggle to overcome anxiety and depression involve seeking advice from Dr. Bird - a giant imaginary pigeon therapist.

Cast

Lucas Jade Zumann

as James Whitman

Taylor Russell

as Sophie

Jason Isaacs

as Carl

Lisa Edelstein

as Elly

David Arquette

as Xavier

Lily Donoghue

as Jorie Whitman

Odiseas Georgiadis

as Kwame

Caroline Arapoglou

as Sally

Michael H. Cole

as Walt Whitman

Chase Stokes

as Martin

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