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201424 minPGdocumentary

The Hermit

201424 minPGdocumentary

A man spent 27 years living in the woods of Maine, becoming a media sensation when his identity as the 'North Pond Hermit' was revealed.

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A man spent 27 years living in the woods of Maine, becoming a media sensation when his identity as the 'North Pond Hermit' was revealed.

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A man lived in the woods of Maine for 27 years, rarely seen by others. He became known as the 'North Pond Hermit.' His story gained media attention when his identity was revealed. The Hermit, a 24-minute documentary from 2014, focuses on his life and the unusual choices he made to remain hidden from society while impacting the community around him.

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