Helen and the Bear
Synopsis
As her storied and rebellious Congressman husband enters his final years, civil rights activist Helen H. McCloskey reflects on their unusual decades-long relationship, the pressure of living in the public eye, and what the two of them had to leave behind to make it work.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alix Blair
- Screenplay & Story
- Katrina Taylor, Alix Blair
- Original Score
- Troy Herion
- Original Title
- Helen and the Bear
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alix Blair
Katrina Taylor, Alix Blair
Troy Herion
Alix Blair
Katrina Taylor
Kirsten Johnson, Alix Blair, Rebekah Fergusson, Jenny Slattery, Lauren Kushner
Department Leadership Roster
Katrina Taylor
Editor
Katrina Taylor
Writer
Alix Blair
Writer
Alix Blair
Director of Photography
Alix Blair
Producer
Alix Blair
Director
Rebekah Fergusson
Producer
Jenny Slattery
Producer
Lauren Kushner
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Helen and the Bear
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What is Helen and the Bear about?
As her storied and rebellious Congressman husband enters his final years, civil rights activist Helen H. McCloskey reflects on their unusual decades-long relationship, the pressure of living in the public eye, and what the two of them had to leave behind to make it work.
Who directed Helen and the Bear?
Helen and the Bear was directed by Alix Blair.
Who stars in Helen and the Bear?
The principal cast of Helen and the Bear includes Helen Hooper McCloskey, Pete McCloskey.
When was Helen and the Bear released and how long is it?
Helen and the Bear was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Helen and the Bear?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Helen and the Bear was composed by Troy Herion.