A Bear Named Jesus (2023)

A Bear Named Jesus

2023

Documentary Animation

Synopsis

At Archer’s Aunty Gladys’ funeral, he hears a tap on the window — it’s a bear named Jesus, who has come for Archer’s mom. “A Bear Named Jesus” is an allegory for religious interference, with an aching yet humorous look at estrangement and mourning for the loss of someone still living.

Credits

Director

Terril Calder

Crew

Melody McKiver (Original Music Composer)

Christa Couture (Producer)

Michelle St. John (Producer)

Archer Pechawis (Writer)