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The Art of Adventure
Director - Alison Reid
Canada 2025 90 min

Nature + Inspirational + Adventure

Armed with 3000 feet of film, a like-minded passion for nature, and a customized Land Rover nicknamed the “Grizzly Torque”, wildlife artist Robert Bateman and ecologist Bristol Foster have a story that would permanently cement any friendship. These two kindred spirits not only travelled the world together but also maintained a relationship that is admirable both in its longevity and strength.

The Art of Adventure compiles archive footage of Bateman and Foster’s 18-month trek around the globe and contextualizes it within a world that has changed dramatically since. While Foster’s footage from the trip remains a time capsule of a bygone era, Reid’s compilation of it showcases a transformation in society as the two drove through geopolitical conflicts and civil unrest to uncover a natural world that was quickly being closed off from civilization.

Now settled on Salt Spring Island with their families, Alison Reid’s latest documentary sees Bateman and Foster recount their incredible journey alongside memories - from friends and family - of their accomplishments since then. An endearing testament to the power of friendship and pursuing your passions, The Art of Adventure celebrates venturing into the unknown and seeing the world with your own eyes.