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After nearly 30 years of caring for the Highfield Donkeys and Garden Reserve at Algies Bay, Peter Caccia-Birch is to star in a new documentary film.
Sound in Wind and Limb tells the story of how Peter first got involved with the donkeys in 1995 and his constant devotion to the herd and also for the reserve where they have lived ever since.
The film was shot over three days by two final year AUT screen production students, producer Katie Bilbrough and director Tiana Marsh, and it will premiere at the Salty Dog Inn this Sunday, November 3 at 4pm.
The students said they wanted to tell the story of how Peter went from a newly-retired farm worker who was at a loss as to how to fill his day, to his chance discovery of the Highfield donkeys that changed his life.
“It was love at first sight and Peter never looked back, becoming not only a primary caregiver for the donkeys but also the reserve itself,” they said.
The screening will take place in the Salty Dog’s upstairs function room with entry by gold coin koha. The proceeds will go to the Highfield Garden Reserve and Donkeys.
Anyone wishing to attend should RSVP by emailing katieembilbrough@gmail.com
