Polar Bear (film)

Polar Bear is a 2022 American nature documentary film directed by Alastair Fothergill and Jeff Wilson. It is narrated by Catherine Keener. The film follows a polar bear mother as she navigates the challenges of raising her cubs in a rapidly changing Arctic environment impacted by climate change.

The documentary focuses on the daily struggles of the mother bear as she searches for food for herself and her cubs, faces threats from male bears, and tries to protect her young from the dangers of melting ice and rising temperatures. The film aims to highlight the impact of climate change on polar bear populations and their fragile ecosystem.

Polar Bear was released on Disney+ on April 22, 2022, as part of Earth Day programming. It received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its stunning visuals and compelling narrative, though some noted the emotional intensity of the subject matter. The film is considered a part of Disneynature's catalog of nature documentaries.