This blog follows the journey of Sarah and Greg as they made their film. To see a trailer, read more, learn about the progress of the film or share your story visit AMERICANBEARFILM.COM


60 days. 25 States. 5 Bears.

Sarah and Greg are setting out on an adventure exploring American trust and fear through hospitality. Armed with their charm, courage, and a camera, they will rely on the kindness of strangers for a home each night, and if they're lucky, a few meals along the way.


The story began in summer 2009 when Greg exclaimed in his sleep, "We have to go to Bear, Colorado!" Unfortunately, no Bear actually exists in Colorado. However, there are five Bears in America, fortuitously located in a perfect a 'U' around the continental U.S. - in Washington, Idaho, Arizona, Arkansas, and Delaware. Following the trail of the Bears, Sarah and Greg will travel through 25 states of all different cultures, demographics, populations, and Americans.


Through conversations with locals, we will explore our themes on a personal level and embrace the stories that turn strangers into neighbors. Our discussions with scholars and professionals will dig into the philosophy and nature of a core aspect of what makes us human. We will understand why (or if) we let people into our hearts and our homes.

Check us out at: facebook.com/BearDocumentary

6.22.2010

Frozen Motion


A visit to the Corning Museum of Glass in New York -- or at least its bathrooms.



The storm rolls towards the wind turbines near Avoca, NY. We counted 42 more in the surrounding hills.



Checking those mirrors.


Thunderstorm at 3:30am in the Wal-Mart parking lot in Monticello, IN.



Some of the kind folks at Ribfest in Fort Wayne, IN.



A few more kind folks, here at Indiana Beach in Monticello, IN.


Having fun at Indiana Beach!




Transferring footage in John's Bakery after sleeping at Wal-Mart. The thunderstorms kept rolling through.


Trying to find dinner at 10pm in Chicago. Why is nothing open?


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