Director ELIZABETH LEITER (US 2023) 87 min

Just north of Jackson, Wyoming, is the Grand Teton mountain range known for its colorful history and breathtaking landscapes — as well as one very popular celebrity. Grizzly 399, also known as Queen of the Tetons, has more than earned her reputation as the most famous grizzly bear in the world, appearing regularly in the Grand Teton National Park as she struggles to raise an unusually large litter in the face of human intrusion, warming climate, and the possible loss of Endangered Species protection. For nearly two decades she has captivated photographers and animal biologists from around the world, and Elizabeth Leiter’s new documentary lets us all explore 399’s life through beautifully observed wildlife footage and interviews with those closest to her, including world-renowned nature photographer Thomas Mangelsen and activist Jane Goodall. This is a film that raises larger questions about humans’ relationship with nature — and how we connect, control, consume, and conserve it.