CinemaOSSeries · 2026 · 1 Season

Henry David Thoreau

50%(2)IMDbDocumentary

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 byKen Burns

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Status
Ended
Language
EN
First aired
March 30, 2026
Last aired
March 31, 2026
Seasons
1
Episodes
3
Network
PBS

Season 1

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

Featuring

Cast & crew

4 credited
Starring
George Clooney

George Clooney

Self – Narrator (voice)

Jeff Goldblum

Jeff Goldblum

Henry David Thoreau (voice)

Ted Danson

Ted Danson

Ralph Waldo Emerson (voice)

Meryl Streep

Meryl Streep

Various Characters (voice)

Creative team
Created by
Ken Burns
Ken Burns
Written by
Ken Burns
Ken Burns
Produced by
Ken Burns
Ken Burns

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