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Return to the Wild: The Chris McCandless Story

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2014-11-251h 0m

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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.

Directors
Ann Johnson Prum, Jeanmarie Condon
Writters
Jeanmarie Condon, Ann Johnson Prum
Editors
Jeanmarie Condon, Ann Johnson Prum, Niels Dachler

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  1. Carine McCandless

    Carine McCandless

    Herself

  2. Walt McCandless

    Walt McCandless

    Himself

  3. Billie McCandless

    Billie McCandless

    Herself

  4. Sean Penn

    Sean Penn

    Himself

  5. Wayne Westerberg

    Wayne Westerberg

    Himself

  6. Jan Burres

    Jan Burres

    Herself

  7. Shelly McCandless

    Shelly McCandless

    Herself

  8. Shawna Downing

    Shawna Downing

    Herself

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Keywords
wildernessdysfunctional familyalaskanaturedeathstarvation