The documentary “Grizzly Man” as directed and narrated by Werner Herzog is misleading. The underlying bias the director holds is apparent through the choice of film clips and interviews and his constant attempt to undermine the character that Timothy Treadwell created. One Cannot truly grasp the sense of who Treadwell was as a person, nor the strength or intent of his message by the chosen footage that constantly shows him at his worst.
What can be gathered from the documentary is how a strong belief can create the drive to accomplish much. Though I do not exactly agree with Treadwell’s actions being the best solution, he still felt what he was doing was right and was important. However, I do think that his purpose became distorted over time, and that he lost sight of what he truly wanted to accomplish. I think his focus turned more towards his dislike of human society, to his desire to morph into a bear and leave the human world behind completely.
I really appreciate the fact that you began with a disclaimer in a way, that we can't make fact judgements on Treadwell because we saw Grizzly Man, I think you second paragraph has good focus and good information, I do though wish you could expand and add some examples. Such as when you mention Treadwell's actions, going more into detail into specific actions you disagree with. Were you disagreeing with him feeding the foxes, him touching the bears, all of it? I think there is a lot of truth in your last sentence, but I still would think it to be wise to provide some evidence to that, but overall I deffinitly agree with your analysis.
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