The Fuzzy Line Between Admiration and Harassment The documentary Nuisance Bear, currently screening at the Melbourne International Film Festival, shines a light on the uneasy coexistence between humans and migrating polar bears in Manitoba.
However, as we gaze upon these majestic creatures, we rarely stop to consider the impact our fascination has on them.
The phenomenon of wildlife enthusiasts flocking to see animals like Neil the seal or Jimothy the raccoon is nothing new. But Nuisance Bear reveals that our desire for spectacle often comes at a steep cost.