Project Grizzly (1997)

Documentary about the lifelong project of Troy Hurtubise a man who has been obsessed with researching the Canadian grizzly bear up close ever since surviving an early encounter with such a bear The film documents Hurtubises diligent work to improve his homemade grizzlyproof suit of armour his efforts to test its resilience and his forays into the Rockies to track down the grizzlies he dreams of meeting The film manages to capture the humor of the project as well as its sincerity