Combining delicate, brilliant images of life around Walden Pond in Concord, Massachusetts, with readings from Henry David Thoreau's WALDEN, this film brings the major themes of the seminal American literary work to life.

Combining delicate and often brilliant images of life around Walden Pond in Concord, Massachusetts, with readings from Henry David Thoreau's WALDEN, this film brings the major themes of the seminal American literary work to life.

Filmed at the peak of New England's fall foliage season, WALDEN captures the magical sense of place which inspired Thoreau. Through careful selection of quotes and images, WALDEN suggests the major themes of Thoreau's work: the reflection of the universal in the tiniest leaf or pebble, the connectedness of all things, the quest for eternal truths, the search for a way to live in harmony with the world.

WALDEN is an excellent companion piece for classroom discussion of Thoreau and the book, as well as 19th century American literature and thought.

"Succeeds as a quiet, meditative introduction to Thoreau... useful in literature classes and provides a nice interlude in public library programs."—Ben Harrison, Library Journal

"Thoreau's feeling of interconnectedness with all things of the world has been splendidly illustrated in this handsomely photographed film. Recommended for all American literature classes and public libraries."—Landers Film Reviews