20 Years Later, “Grizzly Man” Still Stuns Filmmakers and Audiences Alike

20 Years Later, “Grizzly Man” Still Stuns Filmmakers and Audiences Alike

By Lucy SpicerIn a world where film serves as a form of escapism to many, it’s rare to see a documentary grab hold of public attention and embed itself in the zeitgeist. But that’s exactly what Werner Herzog’s Grizzly Man did, and its influence still holds 20 years after its initial release in theaters on August 12, 2005. Frequently named a favorite title from the Sundance Film Festival by the Festival’s alumni over the years, Grizzly Man has st…