In 1957, renowned wildlife artist Robert Bateman and spirited biologist Bristol Foster set out on a global expedition in a rugged Land Rover they call “The Grizzly Torque”. Starting in the UK, their travels take them to the far corners of the earth. From the lush rainforests of the Congo to the vibrant landscapes of India, Bob paints the wonders they encounter, while Bristol films on his 16mm Bolex camera. Fifty-seven years later, the abandoned Grizzly Torque is rediscovered. As its hidden history emerges and a new owner restores it to its former glory, the tale of their environmental activism through art and science unfolds.
An inspiring and deeply human story that weaves together nature, art and activism to show how two very different men fought to protect the natural world: one thought art, the other through science. The Art of Adventure invites us to listen, to learn and to embrace life with curiosity, courage and heart.
Join director/producer Alison Reid and speaker/author/journalist Dini Petty for a post-screening discussion.
Alison Reid is an award-winning Canadian filmmaker known for stories of adventure and exploration of the human spirit. After a groundbreaking career as a stunt performer and one of North America’s first female stunt coordinators, she founded Free Spirit Films to pursue bold, character-driven storytelling. Her debut feature, the LGBTQ2+ comedy The Baby Formula, opened the Mannheim Heidelberg Film Festival in 2008 and screened world-wide. She went on to direct & produce the critically acclaimed feature documentary The Woman Who Loves Giraffes, which won multiple Best Film and Audience Awards and enjoyed a wide theatrical release across Canada and the United States.
Dini Petty is a Canadian broadcast icon, known for her groundbreaking achievements and exceptional talent. In the 1970s, she made history as the first woman in the world to fly a helicopter while simultaneously broadcasting traffic reports for CKEY, a feat that quickly made her a household name.
After logging Over 5,000 hours flying, Dini transitioned into television and became one of the original broadcast team for CITY TV. She continued to anchor the news while also developing and hosting Cityline, a beloved daytime talk show The Dini Petty Show that remains popular to this day. In 1990, she moved to the CTV network to host the nationally acclaimed talk show, Dini. It’s remains as the longest-running and one of the highest-rated daytime talk shows in Canadian television history.
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