PattersonGimlin

The Patterson–Gimlin film is a short motion picture shot in 1967 by Roger Patterson and Robert "Bob" Gimlin. Filmed along Bluff Creek, California, the 16 mm footage lasts about 59 seconds and is widely cited as one of the most famous alleged Bigfoot sightings. The moving figure is described as a large, bipedal, hairy creature; some observers have estimated height around 6 to 7 feet.

Production and subject: On October 20, 1967, while patrolling the Bluff Creek area, Patterson and Gimlin claim to have encountered and filmed a large, bipedal animal moving across a gravel riverbed. The camera used was a 16 mm motion-picture camera. The footage was released to the public that year and quickly became a focal point in both cryptozoology and popular culture.

Analysis and authenticity: The film has been subjected to extensive analysis and debate. Proponents argue it portrays a real large hominid; skeptics consider it a hoax or a costume. Frame-by-frame scrutiny, gait analysis, and discussions of the creature’s anatomy have produced conflicting interpretations. The authenticity remains unproven.

Legacy: The Patterson–Gimlin film remains the best-known piece of alleged Bigfoot evidence and has influenced both cryptozoology and public perceptions of Sasquatch. It has spurred ongoing restoration and study of the footage, and it continues to be re-examined by researchers and skeptics alike.