Reese Witherspoon talks about challenges in 'Wild'

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Reese Witherspoon, who produced and starred in "Wild," said tackling the film was challenging in more ways than one.

"Wild" is based on the true story of Cheryl Strayed, a woman haunted by her past who decides she must do something about her life so she can have a future.

Witherspoon said the nature aspects of the film were beautiful, but Strayed's real struggles presented a real challenge for the actress.

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