All About Bears

198511 min 38 secFilm: Documentary

Direction: Bill Schmalz

Production: Dennis SawyerAndy Thomson

Script: Rita Roy

Produced by the National Film Board of Canada for Parks Canada, Western Region.

This title is an acquisition.

This instructive film is about the characteristics and habits of bears in their natural environment. As well, it is a plea for respect for the bear, and a cautionary lesson on the dangers to be expected from "spoiled" bears. Spoiled bears are ones who have become addicted to human food left in our national parks by careless campers and hikers. The film shows both the black bear and the grizzly in action, and also describes the bear-management program instituted by Parks Canada.

Subject categories


  • Environment and Conservation > Animals in Parks, Reserves and ZoosParks, Reserves and Zoos
  • Animals > MammalsParks, Reserves and Zoos

Credits


director
Bill Schmalz
photography
Bill Schmalz
producer
Dennis Sawyer
executive producer
Andy Thomson
script
Rita Roy
editing
Rita Roy
sound editing
Bill Graziadei
re-recording
Jean-Pierre Joutel
narrator
Bronwyn Drainie