Plot Synopsis

Created by Ondi Timoner, JUNGLETOWN is a one-hour documentary series that chronicles the creation of a sustainable modern town and the drama that undoubtedly comes with strangers living together in the jungle. Ondi has embedded herself within a group of idealistic young students (including 80 interns) and staff members alongside charismatic entrepreneur Jimmy Stice, who face impending climate disaster by committing themselves to the creation of "the world's greatest sustainable modern town" in Panama, called Kalu Yala ("Sacred Land"). She captures the conflict and catharsis that comes when their dream of a "sacred land" collides with the reality that they are in the middle of the jungle and must make everything they need, literally building something from nothing -- from basic shelter to a functional community.
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On Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 10pm ET/PT, Viceland premiered the season finale of JUNGLETOWN. In the season ender, "The Return," with the semester coming to an end, some will stay behind and some will be asked to leave; the interns return home and try to adjust to a life they left behind.