Documentary · 2026 · 2h 53m

Henry David Thoreau

Director

Cast

George Clooney as Narrator (voice) Jeff Goldblum as Henry David Thoreau (voice) Ted Danson as Ralph Waldo Emerson (voice) Meryl Streep as Various Voices (voice)

Crew

David Blistein — Writer Ken Burns — Producer Don Henley — Producer

Synopsis

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.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Key Collaborators

Erik Ewers Director Christopher Loren Ewers Director David Blistein Writer Ken Burns Producer Don Henley Producer

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