The Gentle Bear Man of Emo

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A divine story unlike any other! 04/25/2018
By LSype
I was grateful to receive an advanced copy of this film! It's a captivating story about a man's restoration of hope in the human spirit through a profound connection with bears and other wildlife. Michael Scheibler tells his own life journey of traumatic loss, abuse, rage and ultimately hopelessness in humanity. In a moment of deep anger he cries out "Why is there no love? Where is it?" The answer to Mr. Scheibler's painful cry blossoms through a miraculous and continuous love story that takes place each day in Scheibler's Isaiah XI Wildlife Refuge. Every bear, raccoon, and bird that finds its way to Mr. Scheibler has its own story, paralleling pain and brokenness; Isaiah XI is an intersection where darkness meets freedom and healing for both animal and man. What takes place here can only be attributed to unconditional and divine love.

This is a heart wrenching and spirit lifting documentary of an incredible journey of a man and his bears. For my husband and me, we were deeply moved.

Simply beautiful so uplifting! 04/25/2018
By Marian Desalvo-rodgers
I loved this movie...I live in New Jersey and we do have bears here in our yard....the movie made me think of the bears in a whole new light...I just love the way Michael and his wife interact with them...I wish I lived closer it made me want to visit their sanctuary....this is a wonderful family movie.

Five star all the way!!! 04/25/2018
By Russ Chappell
This movie is awesome and a must see for all ages!! This film is a wonderful story about man with a troubled life that finds more than just love for his animals.

I was completely moved by this movie and it is a must have for any fine movie collection!!

Wonderful! 06/10/2021
By Richard and Vonnie Mann
The Gentle Bear Man of Emo is an excellent movie in multiple dimensions. The close-up view of what most would consider to be "wild animals" seems somehow wildly staged, yet it is clearly real, and amazing. The subplot of the "Bear Man" is equally moving, as the viewers understand that even deep childhood pain can be overcome by the power and love of God. The photography, narration and music are all excellent. Even the back stories are well done.
We loved it, and deeply respect all who care for God's beautiful animals. Thank you, and God bless greatly that wonderful man and his wife.
This is a movie that can help change the hearts of people.

My Heart! 11/01/2018
By Noelle
What a beautiful story and yet another testimony of God taking broken things and making them whole in His own special way. Here we see how God's creation truly heals. And how it is so very possible, and real, to connect with wildlife in an unexplainable and unique way. I admire the sensitive spirit of this man and the heart he has for caring, connecting, and giving. Something we are deeply deprived of in today's world. For just that alone-- This is a film for everyone. We could all take a lesson from Michael's genuine love and sensitivity overall. Gratitude for humans of this nature who teach us all how to open up and FEEL! Thank you!!!!

 

You are about to experience something rare…

Something controversial…

Something dangerous.

In northwestern Ontario, lies the little town of Emo. Michael Scheibler and his wife, Betty, bought 320 acres of land here.

Little did they know there was something unusual about this place. Animals started appearing, finding sanctuary here. Deer, raccoons, a wolf and then…out of the wild they came. Bears!

Soon, Michael and the bears would develop a mutual trust in each other and he began to do the remarkable….maybe unthinkable. He began to feed the bears…by hand.

But this story is not what you expect...

Bruised by tragedy Michael's soul would plunged into a darkness that stole his humanity and clawed away at this dreams. But through this unexpected encounter with the bears, Michael would see a light that would lead him on a path to love and redemption.

Experience a rare film that will take you on a unpredictable journey…and a surprise encounter with the power of redemption.

A heart-warming story of how wild animals taught one broken man to be human…again.