Fri, 16 May
|Bellingen
Friday Night Movie - Into The Wild
Based on a true story. After graduating from Emory University, Christopher McCandless abandoned his possessions, gave his entire savings account to charity, and hitchhiked to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Along the way, Christopher encounters a series of characters who shape his life.
Time & Location
16 May 2025, 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Bellingen, 87 Hyde St, Bellingen NSW 2454, Australia
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About the event
"Into the Wild" is a biographical adventure drama directed by Sean Penn, based on the true story of Christopher McCandless. After graduating from Emory University in 1990, McCandless, played by Emile Hirsch, rejects the conventional lifestyle and materialism of society. He donates his savings to charity, abandons his possessions, and embarks on a journey across America, seeking freedom and self-discovery. Throughout his travels, McCandless meets a variety of people who influence his perspective on life, including a hippie couple, a lonely man, and a family who take him in. His experiences highlight themes of adventure, the beauty of nature, and the search for meaning. Ultimately, he journeys to the Alaskan wilderness, where he aims to live off the land and find true happiness. However, the harsh realities of isolation and survival challenge his ideals. The film explores McCandless's internal struggles and the consequences of his quest for independence, culminating i…