The Filmmakers Behind "Capturing Bigfoot"

A decades-old film discovered after half a century contains footage that could rewrite our understanding of the legendary cryptid and force experts to reconsider long-held beliefs about its existence. On October 20, 1967, Roger Patterson captured 59 seconds of film showing a creature walking through the Northern California woods—footage that became the most analyzed and debated in history. Fifty-nine years later, a reel of 16mm film discovered in a safe changes everything. “Capturing Bigfoot” reveals the untold story behind the world’s greatest mystery, told for the first time by Patterson’s own son and the people who were there. This is a story about family legacy, broken friendships, and belief itself. Q&A participants: Marq Evans (Director), Tamir Ardon (Producer), Clint Patterson (Son of Roger Patterson who shot the original 1967 PG Bigfoot film) Oct 14, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Portland Art Museum 1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR Whitsell Auditorium