The Grizzly Man Diaries (Animal Planet)
common sense media says
Bear series is much tamer than Herzog docu.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this nature docuseries is far more kid-friendly than the feature-length documentary Grizzly Man. While that complex, provocative film delved into the life (and grisly death) of self-taught naturalist Timothy Treadwell, this series was put together almost exclusively from footage that Treadwell shot during the 13 summers he spent living among wild grizzly bears in Alaska. Animal-loving kids who don't know anything about Treadwell's eventual fate will be enthralled by the show's breathtaking images and Treadwell's ability to cultivate a relationship with the bears. That said, those who are familiar with what happened to Treadwell and his girlfriend may find that the knowledge flavors some of the images with a sense of dark foreboding.
Violence & scariness:
The series often shows wild animals hunting for food, a natural process that can sometimes be somewhat gruesome. Treadwell is in very close proximity to wild grizzly bears almost constantly, and the animals often seem as if they're trying to intimidate him. During such moments, it's hard to ignore the fact that -- if you know his story -- eventually he'll be attacked and killed by one of them.
Sexy stuff:
Not applicable.
Language:
Some words are bleeped.
Consumerism:
Treadwell has become something of a commodity since his death, as an author, photographer, and the subject of a Werner Herzog documentary and now this series. As such, the series serves to promote the Treadwell "brand."
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
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