Words from a Bear
Synopsis
A visual journey into the mind and soul of Pulitzer Prize–winning author Navarro Scott Momaday, relating each written line to his unique Native American experience representing ancestry, place, and oral history.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
N Scott Momaday Words from a Bear Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-10-15
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeffrey Palmer
- Original Title
- Words from a Bear
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- American Masters Pictures, Rainy Mountain Media, Vision Maker Media, ITVS, Thirteen, Firelight Media, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Ford Foundation / JustFilms, AARP Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeffrey Palmer
Boots Kennedye
Nancy Novack
Sally Jo Fifer, Shirley K. Sneve, Michael Kantor, Jeffrey Palmer
Department Leadership Roster
Boots Kennedye
Director of Photography
Nancy Novack
Editor
Jeffrey Palmer
Director
Jeffrey Palmer
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Words from a Bear.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Words from a Bear.
list13
Now Watching Season
Automatically curated seasonal watchlist — updated daily by GitHub Actions based on the current time of year.
Now Watching Season
Automatically curated seasonal watchlist — updated daily by GitHub Actions based on the current time of year.
Now Watching Season
Automatically curated seasonal watchlist — updated daily by GitHub Actions based on the current time of year.
Now Watching Season
Automatically curated seasonal watchlist — updated daily by GitHub Actions based on the current time of year.
Now Watching Season
Automatically curated seasonal watchlist — updated daily by GitHub Actions based on the current time of year.
Similar Titles to Words from a Bear
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
5.0
7.0
5.7
7.0
8.0
8.0
7.0
More Like Words from a Bear
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Words from a Bear
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Words from a Bear about?
A visual journey into the mind and soul of Pulitzer Prize–winning author Navarro Scott Momaday, relating each written line to his unique Native American experience representing ancestry, place, and oral history.
Who directed Words from a Bear?
Words from a Bear was directed by Jeffrey Palmer.
Who stars in Words from a Bear?
The principal cast of Words from a Bear includes N. Scott Momaday, Rilla Askew, Beau Bridges, Jeff Bridges, Letitia Chambers.
When was Words from a Bear released and how long is it?
Words from a Bear was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.