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Grizzly Man
Werner Herzog's 2005 documentary about the life and death of Timothy Treadwell.
Grizzly Man is a 2005 American documentary film by German director Werner Herzog. It chronicles the life and death of bear enthusiast Timothy Treadwell. The film consists of Treadwell's own footage of his interactions with grizzly bears before he and … see full wiki
Cast:
Kathleen Parker,
Werner Herzog,
Timothy Treadwell,
Amie Huguenard,
Warren Queeney,
Willy Fulton,
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Director:
Werner Herzog
Genre:
Documentary,
Biographical Films
Release Date:
August 12, 2005
MPAA Rating:
R
6 reviews about Grizzly Man
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Grizzly Man - yes the title of the movie is exactly what it is about - a man who went to live with grizzly bears each summer: living among them, talking to them, and starting to believe he was one of them. Only in death did he learn that he was still human, and no match for a hungry bear desperate for food in advance of hibernation. I found the story to be quite controversial - was the protagonist, Timothy Treadwell, a hero for "protecting" … more
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For thirteen summers, Timothy Treadwell lived among the wild grizzly bears of Alaska. An untrained but fervent bear-lover, he took his videos and message of bear preservation to schools during his off-season. This documentary alternates Treadwell's footage with interviews of his friends, family, and co-workers. The result is a portrait of a man with a childlike enthusiasm and certainty that he could live with the bears as one of them. He also comes across as a … more
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Intriguing documentary by Werner Herzog about a man whose fascination with grizzly bears borders on psycotic and leads to tragedy
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Quick Tip by KarenKefauver.
February 23, 2010
This documentary is a riveting portrait of an outdoorsman who pushed the boundaries too far with tragic results. Intense and captivating.
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review by SusiDee34.
August 14, 2008
Pros: interesting study Cons: .. The Bottom Line: They call me Grizzly Bear they say I'm kooky and square They can say anything they want about me I don't care I don't care ~ Shel Silverstein This movie reminded me a lot of Into The Wild; perhaps because they were both based in Alaska and both dealt with solitary humans seeking to breech the gap between civilization and wilderness. … more
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review by Fudge23.
June 01, 2006
Pros: Beautiful Alaskan Frontier, bizzare and unforgettable story line Cons: amateur filming, disturbing The Bottom Line: Interesting but troubled account of Timothy Treadwell and his sad but predictable demise. Plot Details: This opinion reveals minor details about the movie''s plot. What a sad documentary this was. Of course, knowing what happened to Tim and his "grizzly" death makes this film hard to watch. His repeated … more
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