#Timothy Treadwell
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victusinveritas · 9 months ago
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Grizzly Man (2005)
Director: Werner Herzog
(Caution, astoundingly rough movie. Even for Werner.)
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morbidology · 6 months ago
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Timothy Treadwell, an environmentalist and bear enthusiast, dedicated thirteen summers of his life to living among the grizzly bears in Alaska's Katmai National Park and Preserve. His passion for these magnificent creatures, however, ended in tragedy in October 2003 when Treadwell and his girlfriend, Amie Huguenard, were mauled to death by a bear.
Born in New York in 1957, Timothy Treadwell's fascination with bears began after he moved to California and became deeply immersed in environmental causes. He overcame personal struggles, including addiction, by dedicating his life to wildlife preservation, particularly grizzly bears. Treadwell's devotion to these animals was profound; he spent months each year camping in the remote wilderness of Alaska, filming his interactions and documenting the behaviors of the bears he so dearly loved.
Treadwell's work gained significant attention through his book "Among Grizzlies: Living with Wild Bears in Alaska" and numerous television appearances. He founded Grizzly People, a non-profit organization aimed at preserving bear habitats and educating the public about the plight of grizzly bears. His unique approach to conservation, which involved close and personal interactions with the bears, was both praised and criticized. Supporters admired his dedication and the insights his footage provided, while critics warned that his lack of formal training and his tendency to anthropomorphize the bears put both him and the animals at risk.
The fateful events of October 2003 occurred during Treadwell's final days of the season in Katmai National Park. A bear, likely struggling with a scarcity of food before hibernation, attacked and killed Treadwell and Huguenard in their campsite. The aftermath was gruesome, with park rangers discovering their partially consumed remains along with the audio recording of the attack, captured inadvertently by Treadwell’s camera. The bear responsible was later identified and euthanized by park officials.
Treadwell's tragic death raised many questions about the ethics and safety of his methods. While his close encounters provided valuable insights into bear behavior and garnered public interest in grizzly conservation, they also highlighted the dangers of habituating wild animals to human presence. Many wildlife experts emphasized that Treadwell's approach blurred the lines between humans and wildlife, potentially leading to fatal consequences.
Filmmaker Werner Herzog explored Treadwell's life and death in the 2005 documentary "Grizzly Man," which combined Treadwell's own footage with interviews of those who knew him. The film painted a complex portrait of Treadwell, showcasing his passion and the stunning beauty of the bears and their habitat, while also delving into the inherent risks of his unconventional lifestyle.
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cassowariess · 1 year ago
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-Timothy Treadwell (1957-2003)
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waxminutes · 5 months ago
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I literally cannot stop thinking about the alternate timeline where Timothy Treadwell played the bartender on Cheers and Woody Harrelson was eaten by bears.
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letsdocuboutit · 11 months ago
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- Let's Docu 'Bout It -
Episode 14: Grizzly Man
This week I recap and talk about the documentary, Grizzly Man. Filmmaker Werner Herzog profiles grizzly bear enthusiast Timothy Treadwell, who was killed by one of the animals he studied in 2003.
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Photos - (Row 2: Tim petting a wild fox with a Grizzly bear in the background, Tim and Amie Huguenard in the last photo taken of them) (Row 3: photos of the bears he studied and taken by Timothy Treadwell)
Grizzly People
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scarfish · 8 months ago
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In these times of women choosing meeting a bear in the woods or a man in the woods, there are men with SDS (Small Dick Syndrome). If a man with SDS is bothering you, simply tell him:
"I want to be the Grizzly Bear to your Timothy Treadwell."
If he asks. Send the audio clip that's available on YouTube.
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cerebrodigital · 21 days ago
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Timothy Treadwell, cineasta y fundador de Grizzly People, dedicó 13 veranos a convivir con osos pardos en el Parque Nacional Katmai, Alaska. En 1996 conoció a Amie Huguenard, una bióloga que compartía su pasión por estos animales. Sin embargo, en octubre de 2003, ambos fueron atacados por un oso de más de 500 kilos en su campamento.
El trágico incidente quedó parcialmente registrado en un audio que capturó sus últimos momentos. Puedes encontrar el enlace al audio en el primer comentario.
Escucha el audio aquí:
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00j---x · 4 months ago
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Werner Herzog, 2005.
"I believe the common denominator of the universe is not harmony, but chaos, hostility, and murder."
Documentary about self proclaimed "troubled" Timothy Treadwell and a journey into his psyche.
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snarthelg · 2 years ago
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coldnymph · 1 year ago
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bebe-benzenheimer · 8 months ago
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Clearly the only way this fucking man or bear meme can die already is for Werner Herzog to release the Grizzly Man audio.
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I’m autistic, bitchy, and ready to fight about it.
Timothy Treadwell did not give a single fuck about those bears. He cared about himself. And he cared that they made him seem special. He was inherently selfish and ignored major issues that he was ACTIVELY bringing TO the bears. They became too used to human contact and are more dangerous as a result (both to themselves and others). The divide between the wild and humans exists for a reason to keep both party’s safe.
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veryslowreader · 2 years ago
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Among Grizzlies by Timothy Treadwell and Jewel Palovak
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airmofresh · 2 years ago
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That is, until one of the vicious filthy beggars killed him and his girlfriend in October of 2003! He spent 13 summers with these beasts in the Alaskan wilderness, miraculously never getting killed, until just after that 13th summer when he stayed just a little too long there. Ironic, isn't it?
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jimsmovieworld · 2 years ago
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GRIZZLY MAN- 2005 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Documentary film about Timothy Treadwell.
Timothy spent a decade living on and off in Alaska living in harmony with wild bears before eventually being eaten by them.
Really great watch. Its interesting, funny and quite sad at points also.
Director Werner Herzog has some very interesting observations about Treadwells pysyche. Although Treadwell clearly wasnt all there, he did have a real way with bears. Impressive he went that long without being eaten.
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motherbitch · 4 months ago
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timothy treadwell you will always be famous<3
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