Product Details

• Directors: Chris Lott, Bill Bradbury
• Producers: Soul Focus Productions
• Format: Dolby, NTSC, Widescreen
• Language: English
• Region: All Regions
• Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: Soul Focus Productions
• DVD Release Date: May 1, 2007
• Run Time: 54 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000QSIZGM
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #248,956 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

The ancient tradition of long distance trail running continues in modern times, stripped of its mythology but still potent as a transformative event. The Bear 100-Mile Endurance Run is the backdrop for the story of two women and their emotional journey through southern Idaho's Bear River Mountain Range. Pushing their bodies to the limit, they strive to accomplish the impossible, to run 100 miles of wild mountain trails in less than 35 hours.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Strength, June 3, 2007

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Jason T. Heffner (Bend, OR USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dancing the Bear (DVD)

Most people would never find the strength it takes to run a 100 mile race up and down mountains in a lifetime. I'm not a long distance runner / ultra-runner, but I do enjoy running. This film let me know what it would take to compete in such an intense endeavour. This documentary takes place in the beautiful Northen Utah mountains. The movie has interviws, and it cuts to the chase about what it takes to run the Bear. It covers the entire race, from early morning until the next. If you're a long distance runner that competes / or a jogger that wonders what it might take to be one, than this film is for you. It's the type of film one would expect to come across at a Banff Film Festival.
Deffinitley a worthwhile short film.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb documentary, inspirational, May 16, 2007

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Paul A. Petersen - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dancing the Bear (DVD)

As a marathoner and occasional trail-runner, I found this documentary to be both informative and inspiring. I never knew what goes on during these grueling 100-mile ultra running events, but "Dancing the Bear" took me into the hearts and minds of both the runners and the race itself. It captures both the highs and the lows of running, both the serenity and the bruised feet, both the exaltation of finishing and mid-race mind games. Cool soundtrack too. I recommend this movie for not just trail runners, but road runners and non-runners as well, as it demystifies much of what makes runners "tick".

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for athletes, this film will inspire you to reach for your dreams, July 26, 2007

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E. Newman "coffeegirl" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dancing the Bear (DVD)

I was sucked in from the opening moments of this film as the Native American music soothed my spirit and the pink clouds dancing over the mountain delighted my eyes. This movie is for everyone, not just athletes. The marathoners' quest unfolds and, along for the journey, we traverse the picturesque mountain beauty of southern Idaho and northern Utah. "Dancing the Bear" tells the story of human desire and inner strength as it showcases ultra marathoners pushing their bodies, minds and spirits to their limits and it will inspire anyone watching to get up, go forth and pursue your dreams.