Natural Nuisances, Large and Small

Natural Nuisances, Large and Small

The superb documentary ‘Nuisance Bear,’ a highlight of this weekend’s Wild and Free Film Festival, chronicles the struggles of polar bears in a “wildland–urban interface (WUI).”

‘Nuisance Bear’ directors on the polar bear story nature docs leave out: ‘The real nuisance is us’

Gabriela Osio Vanden and Jack Weisman spent 10 years filming polar bears and the people of Churchill and Arviat for their Sundance-winning documentary, in theaters Dec. 4.

Interview: Gabriela Osio Vanden & Jack Weisman on "Nuisance Bear"

The co-directors discuss bringing a natural wonder to the screen with this fun and thoughtful tale of a polar bear looking for a place of its own.