Return to the Wild: The Chris McCandless Story (2014)

  • PG
  • 11/25/2014 (US)
  • Documentary, TV Movie
  • 1h

Overview

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.

Jeanmarie Condon

Writer, Director

Ann Johnson Prum

Writer, Director

Cast

Carine McCandless's headshot

Carine McCandless

Herself
Walt McCandless's headshot

Walt McCandless

Himself
Billie McCandless's headshot

Billie McCandless

Herself
Sean Penn's headshot

Sean Penn

Himself
Wayne Westerberg's headshot

Wayne Westerberg

Himself
Jan Burres's headshot

Jan Burres

Herself
Shelly McCandless's headshot

Shelly McCandless

Herself
Shawna Downing's headshot

Shawna Downing

Herself

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