Popcorn and Inspiration‘Penguin Bloom’: The Gift of a MagpieAn injured bird and woman nurse each other to health and hope.SavePrintSamantha/Sam Bloom (Naomi Watts) turns her life around with the help of a pet magpie, Penguin. NetflixRudolph Lambert Fernandez7/16/2024|Updated: 7/22/20240:00X 1TV-14 | 1h 35min | Drama | 2021“Penguin Bloom” is based on a true story by Cameron Bloom and Bradley Trevor Greive about Samantha Bloom’s disability. We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentRudolph Lambert FernandezAuthorRudolph Lambert Fernandez is an independent writer who writes on pop culture.websiteAuthor’s Selected Articles‘Eight Below': Man Ought to Be a Dog’s Best FriendFeb 09, 2026‘How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies’: Love Doesn’t Count the CostFeb 07, 2026‘Where Hope Grows:' Unanswered Prayer May Be Its Own AnswerJan 30, 2026‘The Crossing': George Washington’s Victory at TrentonJan 27, 2026