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Henry David Thoreau: Surveyor of the Soul

9.01h 53mDocumentary

“…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 of Thoreau in his time and the story of the impact Thoreau’s writings and lifestyle have in our time. Surveyor of the Soul has interviews and commentary by: Laura Dassow Walls (author, Henry David Thoreau: A Life), Bill McKibben, Howard Zinn, Richard Primack, Megan Marshall, Rep. John Lewis, Robert Bly, Wai Chee Dimock, Spencer Crew, Darren Ranco (Penobscot), Rochelle Johnson, and more. “If you are not yet a Thoreau enthusiast, this beautiful, engrossing documentary just might turn you into one. If you already are, it will remind you of the many reasons why.” Lucille Stott, Appalachia, Winter/Spring 2019

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Laura Dassow Walls

Self

Bill McKibben as Self

Bill McKibben

Self

Howard Zinn as Self

Howard Zinn

Self

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Richard Primack

Self

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Megan Marshall

Self

John Lewis as Self

John Lewis

Self

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Robert Bly

Self

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Wai Chee Dimock

Self

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Spencer Crew

Self

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Darren Ranco

Self

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Rochelle Johnson

Self

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