Stream ‘The Tale of Silyan’ on January 8: National Geographic and Disney+

Mark your calendars for January 8th because that’s when ‘The Tale of Silyan’ premieres on National Geographic! If you can’t catch it on TV, no worries – the documentary will be available for streaming on Disney+ and Hulu starting January 9th. Directed by the talented filmmaker behind the Oscar-nominated ‘Honeyland,’ this visually stunning documentary follows Nikola, a farmer in rural Macedonia, as he faces challenges with government policies that impact his ability to sell his land and crops. When Nikola’s family decides to seek a better life elsewhere, he takes on a job at a landfill where he meets Silyan, an injured white stork. As Nikola cares for the bird and helps nurse it back to health, a heartwarming bond forms between the two unlikely companions. ‘The Tale of Silyan’ is a touching film that explores themes of climate change, economic migration, resilience, and the beauty of human-animal connection. Don’t miss out on this moving story – be sure to tune in or stream it on National Geographic, Disney+, or Hulu!