Embodying Thoreau

Henry David Thoreau

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 opinio

Marbles with Thoreau

While exploring the woods near Walden Pond, two children stumble across a mysterious abandoned cabin. They quickly discover the cabin is in fact occupied by none other than the 19th century genius, Henry David Thoreau.

Walden: Ballad of Thoreau

Adam Lucky stars as American author-philosopher Henry David Thoreau -- best known for his influential Walden -- in this live staging of an original play about the writer's life, penned by folksinger Michael Johnathon. Se

Henry David Thoreau: Surveyor of the Soul

“…this documentary capturing important aspects of Thoreau’s life and writings is highly recommended.” Video Librarian, May 2018 Made over the course of 13 years, Henry David Thoreau: Surveyor of the Soul tells the story

after Traylor. Thoreau cabin (2008-2018)

One-hour-documentation of James Benning's participation in the Moving Billboard project.

La vie dans les bois - D'après "Walden" de Henry David Thoreau

An exploration of Walden, or Life in the Woods, the seminal work by writer and philosopher Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862), a major inspiration for modern environmentalist thinking.