Henry David Thoreau

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 Aired

Mar 30, 2026

Last Aired

Mar 31, 2026

Episode Runtime

55m

Created By

Ken Burns

Network

PBS

Country

US