Watchlist Wednesday: The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker
Some stories are stranger than fiction. The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker takes us from a roadside act of violence to viral stardom, and then down a far darker road. Netflix’s 2023 documentary shows how one bizarre moment turned Caleb “Kai” McGillvary into a folk legend, and how quickly the myth unraveled.
Full recommendation here.
Do you think the documentary dug deeply enough into Kai’s background?
How did the film’s focus on media coverage shape your view of the case?
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We all saw the viral clip. But once you’ve watched the full story, do you think Kai was a savior who slipped or a storm waiting to break?