In 2014, falconer and author Helen MacDonald wrote a book about overcoming the sudden loss of her father, respected photojournalist Alasdair MacDonald by training a goshawk.

The book has been turned into a film starring Claire Foy (The Crown), who MacDonald believes did a fantastic job in the role. 

"It's an incredible performance. She really does just haunt me, and there are times when I was watching it for the first time that I'd see her come on screen and I would think that's me," she told Francesca Rudkin. 

H is for Hawk is scheduled to be released in cinemas across New Zealand on July 30.

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In 2014, falconer and author Helen MacDonald wrote a book about overcoming the sudden loss of her father, respected photojournalist Alasdair MacDonald by training a goshawk.
The book has been turned into a film starring Claire Foy (The Crown), who MacDonald believes did a fantastic job in the role.&nbsp;
"It's an incredible performance. She really does just haunt me, and there are times when I was watching it for the first time that I'd see her come on screen and I would think that's me," she told Francesca Rudkin.&nbsp;
H is for Hawk is scheduled to be released in cinemas across New Zealand on July 30.
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Helen MacDonald: H is for Hawk author chats memoir turned film

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