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Shot on 8mm film in 1958, this vintage home movie captures a brown bear in a chain-link enclosure at what appears to be a zoo or wildlife facility in Cheyenne County, Kansas. The bear moves restlessly behind the fence as a hand reaches through, offering a berry. The footage exhibits classic Super 8 grain, color shifts, and slight camera shake, conveying a nostalgic, archival feel. The bear’s dark fur contrasts with the bright, sunlit background, emphasizing the interaction between human and animal in a mid-century setting.
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