

Simon and the Spirit Bear(2002)
While most teens spend their days in a self-absorbed haze, Simon Jackson was out in the world connecting with anyone who could help him save the spirit bear. For this, Simon became one of Time's Heroes of the Planet. It's a remarkable accomplishment for one so young, and an inspiring story for lovers of wilderness of all ages. But his devotion to the cause made him an outcast amongst his peers.


Movie: Simon and the Spirit Bear
Top 10 Billed Cast
Self
Self - Simon's Mother
Self - Simon's Father
Self - Bear Biologist
Self - Ocean Light II
Self - Bear Biologist
Self - Zoologist
Self - Raincoast Conservation Society
Self - Premier of British Columbia (archive footage)
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