Henry David Thoreau

A thoughtful, unhurried portrait that makes a historical figure feel urgent and human.

Created by

Ken Burns

Genres

Documentary

Starring

George Clooney, Jeff Goldblum, Ted Danson

Overview

Henry David Thoreau helped define modern environmentalism and nonviolent resistance, yet his life has been obscured by myth. The author of Walden and Civil Disobedience, he was brilliant but flawed, idealistic but opinionated. A writer, scientist and activist, his words resonate urgently with today’s challenges as humanity looks for ways to live in harmony with nature—and each other.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Nature, freedom, identity, morality

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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