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The Boonies

Documentary 2016

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In the age of technology, the world is getting smaller and some people go to extremes in order to escape. For a rare breed, independence means re-defining “off the grid” and hiding out where no one else thinks to look – in the trees, in caves, on a remote island, and on the mountaintops. Welcome to the Boonies.

Documentary 2016

Starring Michael Madsen

EPISODE 1

Middle of Nowhere

In today's technology driven world, those looking to get away from society must go where no one else thinks to look; from underground caves in Arkansas to the mountaintops of Idaho, some go to extreme lengths and places, redefining off the grid.
EPISODE 2

Finders Keepers

Even the most solitary people must rely on trusted allies to endure living on the edge of the world.
EPISODE 3

Into the Abyss

Those who choose to live outside the grid adapt to a constant barrage of obstacles and must find a means to overcome, or find themselves without the resources to endure.
EPISODE 4

Blood and Sweat

Life off the grid provides freedom, but that independence doesn't come easy. Whether it's finding food, stocking the medicine cabinet or battling the elements, life in the Boonies requires a daily dose of sweat and blood.
EPISODE 5

No Rest for the Weary

For those choosing to live a life of solitude, there's always work to be done.
EPISODE 6

Blood, Sweat, and Deer

Outside the grid, nothing is a given and everything must be earned.

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The Boonies

DOCUMENTARY

In the age of technology, the world is getting smaller and some people go to extremes in order to escape. For a rare breed, independence means re-defining “off the grid” and hiding out where no one else thinks to look – in the trees, in caves, on a remote island, and on the mountaintops. Welcome to the Boonies.

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Studio: National Geographic
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2016
Rated: 14+
Original Audio: English (United States)