TVAD: I couldn't agree with you more re. your sentiments about hearing the tape. The easy thing to do would have been for Herzog to play it (and in this day and age where everything goes..it was reaffirming to see just once some restraint from an artist).
Grizzly Man
I just watched this movie last night. There are worse ways to spend 2 hours of your life. You MUST watch the 50 minute "added feature" of the making of the soundtrack. Incredible "live" footage of Richard Thompson and other assorted studio cats practicing their craft. Amazing footage, Richard Thompson is a very gifted man.