The Million Dollar Duck is a documentary that focuses on the strange and wonderful world of the Federal Duck Stamp Contest, the only juried, art competition run by the U.S. government. This film explores the eccentric nature of the contestants who enter each year for a chance at wildlife art stardom, while also reflecting upon the history and challenges facing the continued existence of this successful conservation program. Followed by a Q & A discussion with the filmmaker, Brian Davis,Suzanne Fellows, Duck Stamp Program Coordinator at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Brian Schmidt, Museum Specialist in the Division of Birds at the National Museum of Natural History.
Introduction by Barbara Stauffer, Chief of Community Engagement, National Museum of Natural History
