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The Patterson–Gimlin Bigfoot Film: Hoax or Proof Bigfoot Exists?

Hidden History with Dr. Harini Bhat

Rewind Studios

June 8, 2026

Show Notes

Dive into the legend of Bigfoot through the infamous 1967 Patterson-Gimlin film, a 59-second clip that has divided scientists, skeptics, and believers for decades. This episode traces the creature’s roots in Indigenous traditions, unpacks the filming of the encounter, and examines competing explanations, from hoax claims and misidentification to evolutionary theories and even paranormal ideas. Leaving one central question: is Sasquatch real, or is this one of history’s most convincing illusions?

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