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

7.03.2010

Front Page News

Here's the article David wrote for the Capital Journal in Pierre, SD! We had a great time in Pierre and really appreciate the article. We just completed interviews for two television stations in Great Falls, MT, and hopefully we'll have links for those soon!

And now, catching up on the last week with some photos:


Sleeping in Vermillion, SD at Andrew and Skylar's house.


Al's Oasis in Oacoma, SD, where we met very friendly young lady who gave us Guy's phone number, which would come in handy hours later in Pierre.


Guy himself, mid-sentence.



180: Two sides of the same highway. No one in sight.



Same highway, where we stopped to climb on the hay bale and scratch our bug bites.



On the precipice at Badlands National Park.



Mount Rushmore. Sarah said I should jump to try to have my head in line with the Presidents' -- this is the silliest of six similar photos.


An anti-alcohol mural in Lame Deer, MT.


Very personable teenagers in Lame Deer -- lots of great stories.


Perfectly-timed photo during an approaching thunderstorm near Jolene's house in Lame Deer.


Jolene's grandson Evan.


Extended family with whom we had dinner at Jolene's house -- Jolene is on the left.


Sarah and Star, the smallest of Jolene's many pets.


Stopping to briefly explore Sheep Creek in Lewis and Clark National Forest in Montana.


The edge of Great Falls, MT.


A surreal sunset over the Great Falls Voyagers baseball game.

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