I don't think the film was made to glorify what he did. Even at the very begining Herzog said that where Treadwell was playing around was federally protected land so it made no sense for him to claiming to be "protecting" the animals. Even so of the interviewees said the guy was an idiot and got what was coming to him. Just an interesting tale, I guess.

If it seems like the interview subjects are acting: Keep in mind that they have probably been asked the questions many many times before. The coroner...on the other hand...well he really must have been enjoying his 15 min of fame.


By the way, as to the audio, after I saw the film last summer, I searched on Rottentomatoes.com reviews, and read some of the negative ones. Some claim that there are people who listened to the tape, and in fact Treadwell doesn't tell his girlfriend to run, but rather to stay and try and help him. Don't really know the veracity of these claims.

Anchorage Daily News
Although the article also says:
So from the way the article relates it, it sounds like Treadwell first tried to get Amie to leave, but when she stayed he suggested methods of attack.

No it doesn't. "Get out here" is not the same as "get out of here". In fact, it's quite the opposite.

I heard from my father (who happens to be a bear hunter living in Alaska) that she was in the tent asleep when the attack happened.

So "Get out here" sounds like it may be right.

You're right, I misread it.

Nope. Complete bullshit. Thanks for getting my hopes up though. :mad2: :mad2: :mad2:

Just caught this on the dvr the other night from Discovery Channel and it showed the letterman scene. Maybe he only asked it be removed from the dvd. :shrug:

Anyway, still have about 30 mins to watch, but thought it was an interesting look into the human mind and what seclusion and living with/wanting to be a bear will do to the human mind.