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Shot on 8mm film in 1959, this vintage home movie captures a family at the Catskill Zoo in New York. A woman and man lean over a purple-painted concrete wall, watching two bears in their enclosure. One bear stands upright on its hind legs, reaching toward the wall, while another bear with a distinctive white chest patch looks directly at the camera. The footage exhibits classic Super 8 grain, color shifts, and a nostalgic, candid feel, offering a glimpse into mid-century zoo visits and family life.
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