399: QUEEN OF THE TETONS Roars into Big Sky Doc Fest for its World Premiere

Captivating documentary 399: Queen of the Tetons makes its World Premiere as the Opening Night selection at Big Sky Documentary Film Festival! The film has also been selected as a Finalist in the Big Sky Award Competition. 

For nearly two decades, Grizzly 399 has been a fixture in Grand Teton National Park. Known only by her research number, 399 has captivated photographers since 2007, becoming the world's most famous — and photographed — grizzly in the world. The film follows 399 as she struggles to raise her cubs in the face of human encroachment, a rapidly changing climate, and threat of losing her protection under the Endangered Species Act. 

The film explores 399’s life through those closest to her, including world-renowned nature photographer Thomas Mangelsen, activist Jane Goodall, grizzly biologists, NPS park rangers, cattle ranchers, and even the man who survived an attack by 399 and her cubs. 399: Queen of the Tetons examines an urgent and contentious debate over the future of an iconic American species through the life of one exceptional mama bear. 

399’s breathtaking home in the Tetons comes to life through beautifully observed wildlife footage, Thomas Mangelsen’s 15 year archive of 399 photographs, viral videos, and original verite filming.