Henry David Thoreau

Name: Henry David Thoreau
Rating: 1

2026

Trailer

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.

First Air Date

2026-03-30

Last Air Date

2026-03-30

Status

Ended

Original Title

Henry David Thoreau

Seasons

1

Episodes

3

Original Language

EN

Networks

PBS

Created By

Ken Burns

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.

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