Whatever opinion you come to have of the obsessive Treadwell, Herzog has once again found a fascinating subject. Read critic reviews
Grizzly Man
2005, Documentary/Biography, 1h 43m
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Pieced together from Timothy Treadwell's actual video footage, Werner Herzog's remarkable documentary examines the calling that drove Treadwell to live among a tribe of wild grizzly bears on an Alaskan reserve. A devoted conservationist with a passion for adventure, Timothy believed he had bridged the gap between human and beast. When one of the bears he loved and protected tragically turns on him, the footage he shot serves as a window into our understanding of nature and its grim realities.
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Rating: R (Language)
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Genre: Documentary, Biography
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Original Language: English
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Director: Werner Herzog
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Producer: Erik Nelson
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Writer: Werner Herzog
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Release Date (Theaters): original
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Box Office (Gross USA): $3.2M
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Distributor: Lionsgate Films
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This has to be one of the most mesmerizing documentaries to come out, possibly ever. Between the hypnotic monotone of narrator and director Werner Herzog, and the out of this world footage from bear aficionado Tim Treadwell, this is a merging that will never be replicated again. The film lets you decide for yourself what the legacy of Tim Treadwell really is, but you cannot deny his energy, focus, and pure love for these creatures. Read more at http://www.bluefairyblog.com/reviews/2015/5/9/grizzly-man
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The best documentary of Herzog's that I've seen. Engrossing.
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"I will die for these animals." Grizzly Man is a powerful documentary from Werner Herzog about Timothy Treadwell, a liberal activist who went to the Alaskan Wildlife Reserve to protect grizzly bears, and ended up being killed and eaten by them. Through Treadwell's own footage the film shows his descent into madness as he loses touch with reality and rejects human society. Yet, Herzog remains largely nonjudgmental, and contextualizes the Treadwell tragedy through interviews with his associates and colleagues. Incredibly fascinating, Grizzly Man is an ironic tale of a man's passion consuming him.
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Built from footage filmed by Timothy Treadwell while living with grizzly bears in the wild, Werner Herzog delivers a postmortem character study of man with a strange demeanor, but a kind and gentle heart towards the animal kingdom, especially with the bears and foxes that surrounded him. Including interviews with those who knew him best and narration by Herzog himself, "Grizzly Man" proves to be the first of its kind, opening up what would be the future of extreme survival shows like "Man Vs. Wild". Treadwell came from nothing out of the ordinary and found purpose in giving a voice to the bears. Though his methods are contested by several different interested parties, Treadwell found solace with the bears and lived with them for over a decade. The candidness of the interviews and of Treadwell's footage is what makes this documentary so poignant and special, showcasing a man's in the most genuine of moments, with a deeper meaning pouring out of every shot selection and rant delivered by Timothy. Herzog delivers this in the most neutral of ways and every ounce of this film is an unmatched and unmatchable spectacle.
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