Gentle Bear Man of Emo

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Product Description In northwestern Ontario, lies the little town of Emo. Michael Scheibler and his wife, Betty, bought 320 acres of land here. Little did they know there was something unusual about this place. Animals started appearing, finding sanctuary here. Deer, raccoons, a wolf and then... out of the wild they came. Bears! Soon, Michael and the bears would develop a mutual trust in each other and he began to do the remarkable... maybe unthinkable. He began to feed the bears... by hand. But this story is not what you expect... Bruised by tragedy Michael's soul would plunged into a darkness that stole his humanity and clawed away at this dreams. But through this unexpected encounter with the bears, Michael would see a light that would lead him on a path to love and redemption. Experience a rare film that will take you on a unpredictable journey... and a surprise encounter with the power of redemption. A heart-warming story of how wild animals taught one broken man to be human... again. Review At first blush, The Gentle Bear Man Of Emo appears to be merely a film for kids about animals. But in a surprise twist, it delves into deep issues like suicide, abandonment, loss, hope and religious devotion. It's a welcome surprise that will have you pondering the important issues of life. --Mark Joseph, The Huffington PostMichaels personal journey is beautifully told alongside the daily workings of the sanctuary, the visitors who come to feed the bears, and the comical, often moving stories of animals Michael and Betty have helped. The power of redemption and connection to the past is a theme woven into the entire documentary. --Anna Tullis, Movie Guide P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); About the Director As the founder of the production company Reel Productions, LLC in 1988 and the Inc.5000 nominated international distribution company Exploration Films, Steve Greisen continues to blaze new trails. His unique approach is partly the by-product of growing up in Hong Kong and traveling to 72 countries the world over. This has given him the sort of big picture perspective few can compete with. With Steve any limitation is not seen as a problem but another opportunity to celebrate a victory. Credits include The Mystery of The Ark of The Covenant, The Search for The Real Mt. Sinai (both narrated by John Rhys-Davies of Lord of the Rings & Indiana Jones fame), In The Hands of The Enemy America Surrenders an Army, and Journey of Hope-Walking With Hope Through Life's Valleys featuring San Francisco Giants star pitcher Dave Dravecky. Additionally they have produced classics like First Love - A Gathering of Jesus Music Pioneers, and the popular series Incredible Creatures that Defy Evolution, among many others. The company is the recipient of twenty-one International Telly Awards and seventeen Communicator Awards. In 2004 Reel Productions was honored as the recipient of a remarkable five International Classic Telly awards. These prestigious Classic Telly Awards were given to works judged to be the best in the past 25 years. With filming experience in over forty countries of the world Reel Productions crews understand their mission. From shooting projects in the jungles of Northern India, the killing fields of Cambodia, or pursuing great footage in the highlands of Africa, it is always for the same purpose... to connect the viewer to a great story. See more