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Henry David Thoreau (2026)

First aired March 30, 202655m/ep1 season · 3 epsEnded
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Overview

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.

Created By

Ken Burns

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Status

Ended

Language

English

Type

Documentary

Last Air Date

March 30, 2026

Networks

PBS

Production

Florentine FilmsEwers Brothers ProductionsWETA

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