Bears and Man

197825 min 50 secFilm: Documentary

Direction: Bill Schmalz

Script: Kalle Lasn

Produced for the NFB by Wilderness Cinegraphic Ltd. for Parks Canada, Western Region.

This title is an acquisition.

Two-thirds of all injuries inflicted by bears are inflicted by those who have become panhandling garbage junkies. This film describes the Parks Canada bear-management program in Canada's mountain national parks. It is designed to protect the visiting public from confrontation with and injury by the bears.

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Subject categories

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

Credits

director
Bill Schmalz
photography
Bill Schmalz
script
Kalle Lasn
editing
Kalle Lasn
re-recording
Barry P. Jones
narrator
Dan, Chief George
Patricia Best
music
Craig Tomlinson

Awards

  • Award of Merit - Category: ProfessionalInternational Wildlife Film Festival
  • Award for Best Wildlife Cinematography - Category: ProfessionalInternational Wildlife Film Festival
  • Certificate of ExcellenceAudubon International Environmental Film Festival
  • Chris Bronze Plaque - Category: Education International Film and Video Festival