When a young American hiker called Chris McCandless was found dead in an abandoned bus in Alaskan wilderness 20 years ago, his story inspired the best-selling book and movie “Into The Wild”. It's now up to PBS to figure out why Chris McCandless abandoned his old life, burned or gave away all his money, and hiked into the Denali Wilderness. Original McCandless letters and new and fascinating interviews explore the enigma that still ensnares this story that has become part of the American literary canon and continues to enthrall.
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When a young American hiker called Chris McCandless was found dead in an abandoned bus in Alaskan wilderness 20 years ago, his story inspired the best-selling book and movie “Into The Wild”. It's now up to PBS to figure out why Chris McCandless abandoned his old life, burned or gave away all his money, and hiked into the Denali Wilderness. Original McCandless letters and new and fascinating interviews explore the enigma that still ensnares this story that has become part of the American literary canon and continues to enthrall.
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