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Talking with Thoreau (1975)

1975 · Short film · 31 min

Synopsis

Henry David Thoreau lives his days at Walden Pond in seclusion. One day, he is visited by 4 modern day individuals: David Brower, B.F. Skinner, Rosa Parks and Elliot Richardson. Each has their opinion on Thoreau's civil disobedience. Uses a science fiction device of time-travel to present the thought of Henry David Thoreau. Stages a visit between Thoreau and four present-day distinguished personages, set in his cabin at Walden Pond.

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Running time
31 minutes
Language
English

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