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Henry David Thoreau

20261 seasonKen Burns

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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.

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What is Henry David Thoreau (2026) about?

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.

Who stars in Henry David Thoreau?

Henry David Thoreau stars George Clooney (Self – Narrator (voice)), Jeff Goldblum (Henry David Thoreau (voice)), Ted Danson (Ralph Waldo Emerson (voice)), Meryl Streep (Various Characters (voice)). The series was created by Ken Burns.

How many seasons does Henry David Thoreau have?

Henry David Thoreau has 1 seasons. There are 3 episodes in total.

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