Words from a Bear(2019)
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.
Words from a Bear (2019) is a documentary film directed by Jeffrey Palmer, released on January 29, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars N. Scott Momaday, Rilla Askew, Beau Bridges and Jeff Bridges.
- Director:
- Jeffrey Palmer
- Producers:
- Jeffrey Palmer
- Cinematographer:
- Boots Kennedye
- Production:
- American Masters Pictures, Rainy Mountain Media, Vision Maker Media, ITVS, Thirteen, Firelight Media, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, JustFilms / Ford Foundation, AARP Studios
- Status:
- Released
Words from a Bear (2019) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Words from a Bear before you stream it.
Words from a Bear Cast & Crew
Main cast
N. Scott Momaday
as Self
- Rilla Askew
Rilla Askew
as Self
Beau Bridges
as Self
Jeff Bridges
as Self
- Letitia Chambers
Letitia Chambers
as Self
Joy Harjo
as Self
James Earl Jones
as Self
- Jill Momaday
Jill Momaday
as Self
Robert Redford
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Jeffrey Palmer, produced by Jeffrey Palmer.
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Words from a Bear – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Words from a Bear online?
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Words from a Bear (2019) is available to stream on PBS Living Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Words from a Bear?
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The main cast of Words from a Bear (2019) includes N. Scott Momaday, Rilla Askew, Beau Bridges, Jeff Bridges and Letitia Chambers. The film was directed by Jeffrey Palmer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Words from a Bear released?
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Words from a Bear was released on January 29, 2019 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is there a trailer for Words from a Bear?
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Yes. The official Words from a Bear trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.