Meet Fred the Tap Dancing Turkey

Discover the enchanting world of Fred Astaire, the tap-dancing turkey at Rancho Compasión, an animal sanctuary in California. Rescued from a Thanksgiving fate, Fred's colorful displays and playful antics redefine our understanding of animal emotions. This short documentary invites you into the sanctuary, challenging preconceptions and highlighting the shared bonds between humans and our feathered companions.

Meyer is an independent documentary filmmaker and cinematographer based in Oakland, California. His work has been featured by HBO, Hulu, the Washington Post, National Geographic, and the UN Population Fund. Meyer graduated from Stanford University with a B.A. in creative writing and an M.S. in journalism, and he was selected by Pulitzer Prize winner Nicholas Kristof for a New York Times international reporting fellowship. Meyer is an inaugural member of the USA for UNFPA’s Leadership Council, which mobilizes support to provide lifesaving care to women and girls worldwide.