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Nuisance Bear 

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A polar bear is forced to navigate a human world of tourists, wildlife officers, and hunters as its ancient migration collides with modern life. When a sacred predator is branded a nuisance, it becomes unclear who truly belongs in this shared landscape.

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Elizabeth Weitzman TheWrap 1d
Undeniably affecting, and visually striking. Go to Full Review Kate Erbland IndieWire 2d
B-
The imagery is startling. The story needs to hit even harder. Go to Full Review Oliver Weir The Film Stage 5h
Although there are many dramatic moments—the scenes of trucks and helicopters shooing bears out of town often look like high-speed chases—the main tone is one of socioecological reflection. Go to Full Review Pat Mullen POV Magazine 10h
The feature furthers many of the ideas explored in the short, but with a cinematic eye that elevates the material on every level. Go to Full Review Brian Farvour The Playlist 1d
B-
It’s undeniably gorgeous, but what’s the greater message? If spotted, keep a safe distance. In the meantime, there’s always “Nuisance Bear.” Go to Full Review Stephen Saito Moveable Fest 3d
An unexpected rumination on colonialism and immigration that may be more effective than most when it just hits differently. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Gabriela Osio Vanden

Director

Jack Weisman

Director

Michael Code

Producer

Will N. Miller

Producer

Teddy Leifer

Producer
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Movie Info

Synopsis A polar bear is forced to navigate a human world of tourists, wildlife officers, and hunters as its ancient migration collides with modern life. When a sacred predator is branded a nuisance, it becomes unclear who truly belongs in this shared landscape.
Director
Gabriela Osio Vanden, Jack Weisman
Producer
Michael Code, Will N. Miller, Teddy Leifer
Production Co
A24
Genre
Documentary, Nature
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 30m