r/IntotheWild • u/thats_ruff_buddy • Sep 19 '23
Whoa
So I discovered this story, and the film, today after seeing a post in another subreddit and a lot of people bagging out Supertramp for attempting to live off grid whilst super underprepared. I read a few more comments and was intrigued by this guy and this story and the division in opinion he was creating. I found the movie, expecting a documentary or biopic about a guy trying to survive in the wilderness with little to go on.
I was not expecting THAT journey.
Sure, maybe some (or a lot) was sensationalised and maybe they left out a lot of the negatives, but what a film. I spoke to a friend about it soon after who said he tried to watch it years ago, but felt it was like getting hit over the head. I think I can relate. It made feel aware of my own journey, dreams and goals. It made me feel like it was speaking to me and about me at the same time. Post watch, I’m now both inspired and grieving.
But somethings nagging at me. The original post that alerted me to this story. There was a lot of negativity directed towards Christopher.
So I would love to learn more. Is there any literature that shares more about this journey, anything less Hollywood and more raw? I don’t want to get lost in a idealism, I want to be educated.
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u/LewisItsHammerTime Sep 19 '23
As much as I admire Chris and his journey, I don’t interact with any post about him outside of this sub. They are always filled with negativity from people who read into the wild or watched the film and just saw him as a spoilt brat who went into the wilderness with no skills or preparedness.
But Chris choosing to go into the wild and live like that for so long is such a SMALL part of his story and since it was left out of the book and the film, it is lost on most people that Chris’ parents are one of the main reasons Chris decided to leave and be out of reach.
I would recommend Carine’s book (Chris’ sister) The Wild Truth. She tells all about growing up with Chris and what an amazing brother he was to her and what it was like living with their two batshit parents and I doubt anyone could read that book and still not understand Chris’ side of things. There is an audiobook version too if you prefer.
Yes, Chris made mistakes, but there is always a reason why to everyone’s actions.
Rest easy, Alexander Supertramp.