A New Kind of Wilderness
Season 38 Episode 7 | 52m 53sVideo has Closed Captions
A family’s free life in nature is disrupted by tragedy, forcing them into modern society.
On a small farm in Norway, the Paynes strive to be wild and free. They are self-sufficient, practice home-schooling, and foster a close family dynamic in harmony with nature. But when tragedy strikes, they must adapt to the demands of modern society. Filmmaker Silje Evensmo Jacobsen captures an intimate portrait of love, life, and growing up.
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Major funding for POV is provided by PBS, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the Wyncote Foundation, Reva & David Logan Foundation, the Open Society Foundations and the...
A New Kind of Wilderness
Season 38 Episode 7 | 52m 53sVideo has Closed Captions
On a small farm in Norway, the Paynes strive to be wild and free. They are self-sufficient, practice home-schooling, and foster a close family dynamic in harmony with nature. But when tragedy strikes, they must adapt to the demands of modern society. Filmmaker Silje Evensmo Jacobsen captures an intimate portrait of love, life, and growing up.
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Behind the Lens: A New Kind of Wilderness
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Clip: S38 Ep7 | 1m 29s | Behind the Lens interview with A New Kind of Wilderness director Silje Evensmo Jacobsen. (1m 29s)
Trailer | A New Kind of Wilderness
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Preview: S38 Ep7 | 1m 54s | Trailer for A New Kind of Wilderness by director Silje Evensmo Jacobsen. (1m 54s)
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