H Is for Hawk (film)

H Is for Hawk is a 2018 documentary film directed by Olivia Lichtenstein. It adapts Helen Macdonald's 2014 memoir of the same name, H is for Hawk, which details Macdonald's experience training a goshawk named Mabel following the unexpected death of her father.

The film blends footage of Macdonald working with Mabel, archival footage of T.H. White (author of The Goshawk), and commentary from Macdonald herself, providing context and analysis of her experiences and the book's themes. It explores grief, nature, and the relationship between humans and the natural world, as well as the legacy of T.H. White's problematic falconry attempts. The film features contributions from other falconers and individuals connected to Macdonald's story. While the book is a deeply personal account, the film aims to expand upon its themes and reach a wider audience through visual storytelling.