"Grizzly Man" is a documentary film directed by Werner Herzog that explores the life and death of Timothy Treadwell, an environmentalist and bear enthusiast. Treadwell spent 13 summers in Alaska observing and filming grizzly bears in their natural habitat, believing he could protect them from poachers and human interference. The film includes footage taken by Treadwell and interviews with those who knew him. It examines his passionate yet controversial approach to wildlife conservation, ultimately leading to his tragic death in 2003 when he and his girlfriend were killed by a bear.