Birdz (1998)

Eddie is doing some investigative journalism for an assignment at school. Looking for some really dramatic story in hurry, Eddie overhears Morty talking about a murder novel he is reading... only it's true! Eddie's suspicions are heightened by the eccentric behaviour of a neighbor, whom Eddie accuses of being the escaped criminal from the novel! As a mob forms outside the reclusive vulture's house, Eddie has to admit what he's done and learns a valuable lesson about jumping to conclusions and spreading false rumours.