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Movie: Into the Wild

Christopher McCandless (Emile Hirsch), son of wealthy parents (Marcia Gay Harden, William Hurt), graduates from Emory University as a top student and athlete. However, instead of embarking on a prestigious and profitable career, he chooses to give his savings to charity, rid himself of his possessions, and set out on a journey to the Alaskan wilderness. [more inside]
posted by DirtyOldTown on Nov 1, 2022 - 13 comments

Under the Banner of Heaven: Episodes 1 & 2: "When God Was Love" and "Rightful Place"  Books Included   Season 1, Ep 1

A devout Mormon detective is called to investigate a horrific double murder in Utah, 1984. The investigation begins to turn up parts of Mormon history and practice that had been hidden to many. Based on the true crime book by Jon Krakauer; screenplay by Dustin Lance Black. [more inside]
posted by dnash on Apr 30, 2022 - 7 comments

Movie: Everest

In 1996, climbers from two guided expedition companies are stranded near the top of Mt. Everest in a brutal snowstorm. [more inside]
posted by dnash on Sep 25, 2015 - 10 comments

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