I organized an AMA/Q&A with Erik Ewers & Christopher Loren Ewers, the directors of the new PBS documentary Henry David Thoreau, produced by Ken Burns & Don Henley. It premiered on PBS last night and is 3-parts, 3 hours.
It's live here now in /r/movies for anyone interested in asking a question:
https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/1s8mvj1/hello_rmovies_were_erik_ewers_christopher_loren/
They'll be will be back later today to answer questions. I recommend asking in advance. Please ask there, not here. All questions are much appreciated!
Thank you :)
HENRY DAVID THOREAU examines the life and work of the 19th-century writer in the context of antebellum New England and the larger United States, as well as through the universal themes he focused on in his writings: an individual’s relationship to the state, how to live an authentic life, our connection to nature, and the impact of race on American life. Set against the political and social tensions of the mid-19th century, the film traces Thoreau’s journey from his early days in Concord, Massachusetts to his deep engagement with the moral crises of his time, including industrialization, slavery, war, and environmental degradation. Through his essays, journals, and landmark works such as Walden and Civil Disobedience, he became an inspiration for generations of writers, thinkers, and activists.
Trailer:
https://www.pbs.org/video/series-preview-4fsv3e/
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