In the screenplay adaptation of Jon Krakauer’s best-selling novel, Sean Penn’s Academy Award® nominated Into the Wild, takes audiences on a journey through self-exploration. Fresh out ofcollege with a bright future ahead of him, 22-year-old Christopher McCandless (Emile Hirsch)gives up his home, family and worldly possessions to embark on an adventure into the wild. On a search for truth and happiness he travels to Alaska to spend time with nature, away from the trappings of the modern world. Throughout his epic voyage Christopher meets people along the way who influence the way he perceives his existence, bringing him to the eventual and tragic realization that “Happiness is only real when shared.” Explore Into the Wild on June 13 at 9pm et/ 6pm pt on IFC.
Sean Penn directed Into the Wild (2007) starring Emile Hirsch
Othe rmovies airing in june on IFC:
WEEKEND MOVIES:
Stand By Me (Network Premiere)
Sunday, June 13, 2010 at 2pm, 7pm and 12am ET
MOVIE MARATHONS:
Cameron Diaz Triple Bill
Saturday, June 19
Being John Malkovich at 12pm and 5pm ET
Gangs of New York at 2pm, 7pm and 12am ET
Vanilla Sky at 9pm and 2:30am ET
