A film by Erik Ewers and Christopher Loren Ewers
“The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation… We must learn to reawaken and keep ourselves awake.” – HENRY DAVID THOREAU
Airing on PBS on March 30 (Episodes 1 and 2) and March 31, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. ET (check local listings)
The film traces Thoreau’s journey from his early days in Concord, Massachusetts, to his deep engagement with the moral crises of his time, including industrialization, slavery, war, and environmental degradation.We hope that watching the Ewers Brothers documentary, Henry David Thoreau, becomes part of a lifelong engagement with Thoreau’s life and words.
We invite you to explore Thoreau’s legacy with our members, the Thoreau Society, the oldest and largest community dedicated to a single American author.
Meet the Experts
Join leading Thoreau scholars featured in the new documentary for free public events.
Sunday, April 12, 2-3 pm on Zoom Register
Thursday, May 7, 6:00-7:30 pm at the Concord Free Public Library’s Goodwin Forum. Registration details to come.
Wednesday, May 13, 7-8 pm on Zoom Register
Thursday, June 11, 6:00-7:30 at the Concord Free Public Library’s Goodwin Forum. Registration details to come.
Sunday, June 14, 2-3 pm on Zoom Register