Taking a deeper Look...

I watched "Grizzly Man" the other day for the 5th time. I love that movie. I know their is alot of tragedy and sadness in Timothy Treadwell's life and death, but his interactions with the camera are absolutley hilarious. Each time I watch it, I tend to laugh more and more. But this time, I saw something more than just an idiot who is completely out of touch with reality. I actually saw what the director, Werner Herzog, was trying to portray. There was som much more to Treadwell than just a "Bear lover" who wanted to save Grizzllies and bring knowledge and awareness about them to the public. Herzog used the footage and scenery as metaphors to show the turmoil that was deep inside of Treadwell. The struggles of alcoholism, relationships, desiring a purpose for his life. These were all things that were burdening Treadwell every second he was alive. He used the camera as a confessional to open up about his life and his struggles. Treadwell had the idea that the Wild land where the Bears lived was perfect and untainted. He believed he loved it so much because there was harmony there where the world of people was full of hate and judgement. While I aggree that there is a sense of serenity and peace to Wild land, it is just as harsh and vile as our world. Treadwell began to see this as he lived more and more out there. But I don't think he ever quite understood. I guess what hit me was that while I laugh at him, my heart also aches for him because his struggles were no different than anyone else. I guess it sucks even more when we chase after lasting meaning in places that cannot fulfill our wishes. One thing I like that the director pointed out in the end of the movie was that whether you aggree with Treadwell's mission to save the bears was right or wrong gets lost in the fog. Treadwell is dead. The only thing that remains is his footage. Unbelievable footage that takes our breath away and teaches us that perfection does not exist anywhere he on earth. It teaches us that we all want to find purpose in our lives. The importance is being sure of what that is and that it will last. In my opinion, this is what did bring meaning to Timothy Treadwell's life and death. I recommend this movie if you haven't seen it.