In Nature, There Are Boundaries

Starring: Timothy Treadwell, Werner Herzog, Amie Huguenard, Carol Dexter, Val Dexter

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ - great

"What haunts me, is that in all the faces of all the bears that Treadwell ever filmed, I discover no kinship, no understanding, no mercy. I see only the overwhelming indifference of nature." - director Werner Herzog

Why watch this? ... to view an unsettling documentary about a man perilously obsessed with grizzly bears.

Plot Summary: This documentary by Werner Herzog explores the life of Timothy Treadwell, a dedicated wildlife enthusiast who spent thirteen summers living among grizzly bears in Alaska's Katmai National Park. Treadwell filmed his experiences, believing he had a special connection with the animals and was protecting them. The film explores Treadwell's unique perspective and his passionate advocacy for the bears, as well as the inherent dangers of his chosen lifestyle.

Dad's Preview: Werner Herzog's documentaries (and I hope this encourages you to explore more) are always multi-layered. Tim Treadwell was nature's cheerleader, a man deeply devoted to wildlife and, in particular, the study of grizzlies in the wild. Much of the film's footage was filmed by Treadwell himself. However, as time passes, we see him slip into an unnatural level of devotion to these dangerous beasts. He starts to think of himself as one of them, a part of their family...

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