Into the Wild
Special Jury Award
Into the Wild is based on a true story and the best-selling book by Jon Krakauer. After graduating from Emory University in 1992, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless abandons his possessions, gives his entire $24,000 savings account to charity, and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Along the way, Christopher encounters a series of characters that shape his life. Appeared in Feature-length Films on October 27 at 7:30 p.m. |
“Rarely does Hollywood treat a delicate story with this level of integrity,” says jury member Rob Frost. “We hope that Penn’s work will lead the way for other Hollywood directors, and develop a taste for truth in their audience.” USA, 2007, 140 minutes Directed by Sean Penn Produced by Art Linson, Sean Penn, and William Pohlad Production company: Square One C.I.H./Linson Film |