Birdland - Over the Rainbow(1994)
In this second short film in the Birdland series two birds escape and fly away to the rainbow. The story is set to the sound of "Over the Rainbow" played by legendary jazz pianist Art Tatum.
Movie: Birdland - Over the Rainbow
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