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Words from a Bear

20191h 25mMovieDocumentary

A visual journey into the mind and soul of Pulitzer Prize–winning author Navarro Scott Momaday, relating each written line to his unique Native American experience representing ancestry, place, and oral history.

DirectorJeffrey Palmer
ProducersShirley K. Sneve·Michael Kantor

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jeffrey Palmer

NMN. Scott Momaday
N. Scott Momaday
Self
RA
Rilla Askew
Self
BBBeau Bridges
Beau Bridges
Self
JBJeff Bridges
Jeff Bridges
Self
LC
Letitia Chambers
Self
JHJoy Harjo
Joy Harjo
Self
JJJames Earl Jones
James Earl Jones
Self
JM
Jill Momaday
Self
RRRobert Redford
Robert Redford
Self

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Words from a Bear — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Words from a Bear?

Words from a Bear is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Words from a Bear on Netflix?

No, Words from a Bear is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is Words from a Bear on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Words from a Bear is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Words from a Bear for free?

Words from a Bear is available on Amazon Prime Video in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.