
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 By | Ken Burns | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Ended | |
| Original Name | Henry David Thoreau | |
| First Air Date | March 30, 2026 | |
| Last Air Date | March 30, 2026 | |
| Seasons | 1 | |
| Episodes | 3 | |
| Episode Runtime | 55min | |
| Language | English | |
| Original Language | English | |
| Production Countries | United States of America | |
| Production Companies | Florentine FilmsEwers Brothers ProductionsWETA | |
| Networks | PBS | |
