Return to the Wild: The Chris McCandless Story

Nov 1 2014 Not Rated 0h 57m
Adventure, Documentary

Twenty years ago, a young American hiker named Chris McCandless, the accomplished son of successful middle class parents, was found dead in an abandoned bus in the Alaskan wilderness and became the subject of the best-selling book and movie “Into the Wild.” Now, PBS retraces Chris McCandless’ steps to try to piece together why he severed all ties with his past, burnt or gave away all his money, changed his name and headed into the Denali Wilderness. McCandless' own letters, released for the first time, as well as new and surprising interviews, probe the mystery that still lies at the heart of a story that has become part of the American literary canon and compels so many to this day.

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Plot

A journey in the footsteps of the enigmatic young American named Chris McCandless, who vanished and ultimately perished in the Alaskan wilderness. New interviews and never before released letters probe the mystery behind the best-selling book and movie "Into the Wild."

Written by

Jeanmarie Condon, Niels Dachler, Karl Dawson

Directed by

Jeanmarie Condon, Ann Johnson Prum

Cast

Sean Penn

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Lincoln Square Productions, Coneflower Productions, PBS Productions

Languages

English

Awards

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RETURN TO THE WILD | Preview | PBS
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