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A young black bear sits upright on concrete steps in a zoo enclosure, its dark fur contrasting with the light-colored surface. The bear shifts its position, looking around curiously before standing and walking away. The footage, shot on 8mm film in 1959, shows natural movement and a slightly grainy, vintage quality with soft color tones. The setting appears to be a public zoo in Colorado, with the bear as the central focus. This authentic home movie captures a candid moment of wildlife in captivity, evoking nostalgia and a sense of mid-century Americana.
No recognizable people, logos, or music are flagged. Lower-risk for commercial use, subject to your own review.
Flags come from automated catalog metadata, not a legal opinion. The source is an original 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie reel. For high-stakes commercial use, request a full rights review.
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