Return to the Wild: The Chris McCandless Story

The film "Return to the Wild: The Chris McCandless Story" (2014) follows Chris McCandless, played by no actor, as his story is retraced and his letters and interviews provide a glimpse into the mystery of why he abandoned his past and headed into the Alaskan wilderness. Twenty years after his death, a PBS documentary attempts to piece together the events leading up to his demise. The film explores the themes of wilderness, nature, and the human relationship with the environment, as well as the dysfunctional family dynamics that contributed to McCandless' decision. Through the perspectives of his family members and experts, the documentary sheds new light on the story of this American literary icon.