Walden
Brief Synopsis
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Documentary explores Henry David Thoreau's masterpiece "Walden" in which he describes in depth the two years he spent living in a hut by Walden Pond in Concord, Massachusetts, and emphasized the importance of simplicity and spirituality over materialism. His work inspired people like F.D.R., Dr. Mar
Cast & Crew
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John S Hendricks
Creator
Jeffrey Hyattt
David Kristen
James Earl Carter
Betsy Connelly
Bernice King
Film Details
Also Known As
Great Books (09/13/97)
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1997
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
Documentary explores Henry David Thoreau's masterpiece "Walden" in which he describes in depth the two years he spent living in a hut by Walden Pond in Concord, Massachusetts, and emphasized the importance of simplicity and spirituality over materialism. His work inspired people like F.D.R., Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mahatmas Gandhi. The special uses dramatic re-enactments, interviews with experts and those who live by Thoreau's ideals to bring "Walden" to life.
Director
John S Hendricks
Creator
Cast
Jeffrey Hyattt
David Kristen
James Earl Carter
Betsy Connelly
Bernice King
Don Henley
Arun Gandhi
Bob Emery
Bill Toscano
Christine N Freeman
Donald Sutherland
Narrator
Francesca A Stirling
Joseph Johnson
Crew
Reuben Aaronson
Director Of Photography
Alicia Billings
Consultant
Alicia Billings
Editor
Jeanine Cowen
Music
Walter Cronkite
Executive Editor
Ginny Durrin
Writer
Ginny Durrin
Producer
Mark Haskins
Audio
Mark Haskins
Audio Mixer
Peter Hoving
Director Of Photography
Leland Kenower
Director Of Photography
Nancy Lebrun
Executive Producer
Dale Minor
Producer
Martin Nelson
Editor
Evan Reilly
Associate Producer
Tony Smith
Assistant Editor
Jonathan Ward
Executive Producer
A C Warden
Editor
Rana Whited
Production Manager
Film Details
Also Known As
Great Books (09/13/97)
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1997
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
