THE ART OF ADVENTURE is a travelogue of sorts as two Canadians, wildlife artist Robert Bateman and biologist Bristol Foster, drive a Land Rover across three continents, photographing in Super 8 all the way to express their environmental sentiments.

Director Alison Reid follows the expedition of Robert Bateman and Bristol Foster across continents and examines what remains of it sixty years later.

A new documentary shines light on the early years of the hugely successful Canadian wildlife painter Robert Bateman.

In 1957, renowned wildlife artist Robert Bateman and spirited biologist Bristol Foster embarked on an epic journey that would change the trajectory of their lives forever.

Fans of Robert Bateman and Bristol Foster’s yearlong round-the-world trip—and their iconic Land Rover, Grizzly Torque—can look forward to the debut of The Art of Adventure

Alison talks about how she had the idea to make The Art of Adventure as well as the four years it’s taken to bring it from conception to the red carpet.

The two young men bought a land rover with mattresses, named it the Grizzly Torque and embarked across 19 countries in their journey.

On Metro Morning we discussed Alison Reid’s compelling film that helps celebrate a trip more than a half century ago conducted by Robert Bateman and Bristol Foster as they drove across the planet bringing stories and images back from these disparate locations that continue to resonate to this day.

Documentary chronicles wild 1957/58 road trip and reminds viewers of the importance of connecting with the natural world