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A New Kind of Wilderness

A family’s free life in nature is disrupted by tragedy, forcing them into modern society.

08/25/2025 | Expires 08/25/2029 | Rating TV-PG

A New Kind of Wilderness
POV

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.

08/25/2025 | Expires 08/25/2029 | Rating TV-PG

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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...

POV

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.

08/25/2025 | Expires 08/25/2029 | Rating TV-PG

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