In the Bag

Brownstone National Park is the home of Humphrey and other resident bears, a forested area where wildlife thrives. Tourists leave trash despite signs asking them not to litter, turning the park into a battleground of cleanup and comedy. The plot centers on cleanup efforts, the infamous Ol' Fateful geyser, and the tension between the park ranger and the bears.

♻️ Environment

The film uses humor to highlight litter and the need to keep natural spaces clean. It shows how careless tourist behavior harms wildlife and park maintenance, driving home a conservation message without heavy-handed storytelling. Through the bears’ cleanup efforts and the geyser eruption, the movie emphasizes responsibility for public spaces.

🤝 Cooperation

Humphrey, the ranger, and Smokey work together to address the park’s litter problem. The bears’ labor and Smokey’s guidance contrast with the ranger’s self-interest, pushing the story toward a collaborative approach to conservation. The narrative suggests that human-wildlife cooperation yields better park stewardship.

🎭 Humor

Slapstick moments—the bears’ bouncy cleanup, the ranger’s nap, and comical trash mishaps—drive the plot while keeping the tone light. The humor makes environmental themes accessible to a broad audience. It uses comedy to smooth the delivery of a conservation message without losing the message’s seriousness.