Return to the Wild - The Chris McCandless Story

Retrace the story of hiker Chris McCandless, who was found dead in the Alaskan wilderness. More

Twenty years ago, a young American hiker named Chris McCandless 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.” 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.

AIR DATE 11/25/14