Carine McCandless

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.

Tout juste diplômé de l'université, Christopher McCandless, 22 ans, est promis à un brillant avenir. Pourtant, tournant le dos à l'existence confortable et sans surprise qui l'attend, le jeune homme décide de prendre la route en laissant tout derrière lui. Des champs de blé du Dakota aux flots tumultueux du Colorado, en passant par les communautés hippies de Californie, Christopher va rencontrer des personnages hauts en couleur. Chacun, à sa manière, va façonner sa vision de la vie et des autres. Au bout de son voyage, Christopher atteindra son but ultime en s'aventurant seul dans les étendues sauvages de l'Alaska pour vivre en totale communion avec la nature.