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In 1957, Robert Bateman and Bristol Foster undertook the adventure of a lifetime — driving a Land Rover dubbed “the Grizzly Torque” 30,000 kilometres across Africa, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia. More than just an adrenaline-pumping adventure story of two young men crossing half the planet,The Art of Adventure maps out how Bateman and Foster’s trip inspired a love of nature that would last a lifetime. The film interweaves an account of their travels with a look their lives through the decades that followed: Bateman became a beloved wildlife painter and Foster a prominent biologist. Through in-depth interviews with friends and family and the original 16mm film footage of their incredible journey, director Alison Reid shows how the trip expanded the pair’s knowledge of the physical world while deepening their spiritual and emotional connection to it.
Director Alison Reid in attendance!
"A heartwarming and inspirational tribute to the adventure of life itself." Vancouver International FF
"A rare kind of documentary - intimate, awe-filled, and unforgettable. It reminds us that wonder isn’t childish; it’s essential." Overly Honest Reviews
"An awe-inspiring road trip where the car becomes the canvas." Hollywood North Magazine
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