Simon and the Spirit Bear (2002)
While most teens spend their days in a self-absorbed haze, Simon Jackson was out in the world connecting with anyone who could help him save the spirit bear. For this, Simon became one of Time's Heroes of the Planet. It's a remarkable accomplishment for one so young, and an inspiring story for lovers of wilderness of all ages. But his devotion to the cause made him an outcast amongst his peers.
Director: Lionel Goddard
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 47 min
Release Date: December 1, 2002
Cast
- Nancy Sorel - Self - Narrator (voice)
- Simon Jackson - Self
- Carol Ann Jackson - Self - Simon's Mother
- Clive Jackson - Self - Simon's Father
- Paul Paquet - Self - Bear Biologist
- Tom Ellison - Self - Ocean Light II
- Wayne McCrory - Self - Bear Biologist
- Kermit Ritland - Self - Zoologist
- Karen McAllister - Self - Raincoast Conservation Society
- Ujjal Dosanjh - Self - Premier of British Columbia (archive footage)
Screenplay
- Lionel Goddard
- Maureen Palmer (Story Editor)
Music: Michael Richard Plowman
Cinematography: Len Gildey
Editing: Al Flett
Production: Alliance Atlantis, Canadian Television (CTV), AAC Fact, National Geographic
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
native american, bear, wildlife conservation, national geographic, documentary short, released on dvd
More Films by Director: Lionel Goddard
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Simon and the Spirit Bear about?
- While most teens spend their days in a self-absorbed haze, Simon Jackson was out in the world connecting with anyone who could help him save the spirit bear. For this, Simon became one of Time's Heroes of the Planet. It's a remarkable accomplishment for one so young, and an inspiring story for lovers of wilderness of all ages. But his devotion to the cause made him an outcast amongst his peers.
- Who directed Simon and the Spirit Bear?
- Simon and the Spirit Bear was directed by Lionel Goddard.
- Who stars in Simon and the Spirit Bear?
- Simon and the Spirit Bear stars Nancy Sorel, Simon Jackson, Carol Ann Jackson, Clive Jackson, Paul Paquet, Tom Ellison.
- How long is Simon and the Spirit Bear?
- Simon and the Spirit Bear has a runtime of 47m (47 minutes).
- What genre is Simon and the Spirit Bear?
- Simon and the Spirit Bear is a Documentary film.
- Where was Simon and the Spirit Bear produced?
- Simon and the Spirit Bear was produced in Canada.