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Commune

20051h 18mJonathan Berman
IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 96% · Metacritic 74

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"Peace and love are only half the story."

In 1968, Elsa and Richard Marley founded an alternative-living community, named Black Bear, in the remote Northern California wilderness with the motto "Free Land for Free People." This film tells the story of that intended utopia. Through archival footage and interviews with former residents, director Jonathan Berman explores the problems and realities of communal living and the evolution of a community that endured FBI harassment, cult leadership and more.

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What is Commune (2005) about?

In 1968, Elsa and Richard Marley founded an alternative-living community, named Black Bear, in the remote Northern California wilderness with the motto "Free Land for Free People." This film tells the story of that intended utopia. Through archival footage and interviews with former residents, director Jonathan Berman explores the problems and realities of communal living and the evolution of a…

Who stars in Commune?

Commune stars Peter Coyote (self, Black Bear resident). The film was directed by Jonathan Berman.

How long is Commune?

Commune has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2005.

Is Commune worth watching?

Commune holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 96. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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