Rocky Mountain Bigfoot

Starring:Steve Boettcher
Director: Mike Trinklein
Studio: BT Media and the ISU doc team
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
Description
Shot by a 5-time Emmy-winner and his intrepid crew, this new 1-hour documentary is a thinking-person's look at one of the most fascinating animals of the American West: bigfoot. This fresh look at the species includes unprecedented access to the nation's top bigfoot researcher (a respected university biologist); detailed examinations of key sightings; and a unique expedition deep into the Rocky Mountain wilderness--to the exact location of a famed encounter.

This new production reveals compelling evidence from the labs of Prof. Jeff Meldrum of Idaho State University. Meldrum documents hair samples, fingerprint evidence, behavior studies, and even historical data supporting the creature's existence. Plus, Meldrum explains why many parts of the interior Rockies are possible bigfoot habitat.

The film also includes surprising comments from nationally-recognized author and skeptic Michael Shermer. Even though Shermer makes a living discounting myths, he tells the filmmakers that bigfoot's existence is actually a possibility.

Description

Shot by a 5-time Emmy-winner and his intrepid crew, this new 1-hour documentary is a thinking-person's look at one of the most fascinating animals of the American West: bigfoot. This fresh look at the species includes unprecedented access to the nation's top bigfoot researcher (a respected university biologist); detailed examinations of key sightings; and a unique expedition deep into the Rocky Mountain wilderness--to the exact location of a famed encounter.

Customer Reviews:

I would give this one 2 1/2 stars........2006-05-30

This DVD was produced in 2004 in the state of Idaho by a 5-time Emmy winner and his intrepid crew, and I recommend it if you want to hear some good eyewitness accounts from the state of Idaho, and also hear from Dr. Jeff Meldrum. One of the more interesting parts of this documentary is when a group of students decides to try to fool Dr. Meldrum with a fake track made out of all things, a piece of a pumpkin shaped like a foot with dermal ridges painted on. It's a neat trick, since a pumpkin does resemble a human foot in texture, but Dr. Meldrum isn't so easily fooled. Two compelling eyewitness accounts round up the first half-hour, with both interviewees believing that they had sightings because they were engaged in activity that attracted the attention of the Sasquatch. Dr. Meldrum is also seen in the field investigating with a group of researchers. The first half-hour I have no problem with; the second half-hour leaves a bit to be desired. A crew of young students goes out in the woods in what can only be described as a cross between The Blair Witch Project and The Real World. The five students don't seem to have the most basic clue about how to react when a Bigfoot is nearby (they freak out when they hear a pack of geese fly over, for cripes' sake!). They mistake the geese for a bunch of monkeys chattering, which indicates they are true greenhorns who don't know the most basic things about the forest sounds. They do lay out bait consisting of oatmeal, which seems pretty sound strategy to be honest, since Dr. Meldrum did mention that in the course of his field research, he heard backpacks being rifled through by some animal, possibly a Sasquatch, but he did not see it for sure. However, the main things that were taken were oatmeal packets by whatever animal ransacked the backpacks. I won't give away too much more, but this documentary isn't too bad, and I do recommend it, even with a few reservations. It is available through Amazon.com

nothing new.......2006-03-04

I got this for christmas 05 and what a big disappointment it was. It you follow bigfoot at all do not get this. if new to bigfoot or must have everything bigfoot for collection than go for it

Hiking adventures.......2006-03-01

I thought the book was OK....I was looking for some encounters to read about and possibly some behavioural information. After reading the book it fell short of that...this book is mainly about the hike as opposed to any encounters, although he does have one for sure. Some good info from the local agencies as well....I must say though, the author seems to portray himself as a very conciencious traveller of the woods and I respect him for that.
All in all a good book if you want to go out and see some nice scenery....and maybe a Sasquatch if your lucky......

Lame, lame, lame........2006-01-10

Thank god this was given to me as a gift. Had I actually spent money on this amateurish train wreck, I would be REALLY pissed. I can think of absolutely no redeeming qualities to this DVD, and will never get the time back I spent watching this piece of feces.

Amateur crap.......2005-09-09

Terrible, amateur-ish filmmaking (not to mention DVD authoring my 13-year-cousin could achieve on his PC in his bedroom).

Half this so-called documentary is spent "investigating" one eyewitness' sighting. The video crew (apparently students from Idaho State U) decide they're equipped to make a scientific, biological investigation and it comes off like a cheap version of The Real World. Laughable. Don't waste your time or your money.

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