Hundreds of hippies moved from San Francisco to Tennessee in 1970 to create a commune focused on non-violence, vegetarianism, and environmental respect.
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Hundreds of hippies moved from San Francisco to Tennessee in 1970 to create a commune focused on non-violence, vegetarianism, and environmental respect.
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Stephen Gaskin led a group of hundreds from San Francisco to Tennessee in 1970, establishing the Farm, a commune focused on non-violence, vegetarianism, and environmental respect. Filmmakers Rena and Nadine Mundo return to the Farm for the first time since leaving in 1985. They document the rise and fall of this utopian socialist experiment and its impact on their family. The film captures the challenges faced by the community and the lasting values that continue to resonate with the next generation.
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Why Watch
- Meet Stephen Gaskin, the leader of the Farm commune.
- Find out how the commune affected family dynamics.
- See the unique lifestyle of living in converted buses.
Did You Know
- The Farm was established in 1970 by Stephen Gaskin and hundreds of hippies.
- Rena and Nadine returned to the Farm in 2013, 28 years after leaving.
- Members of the Farm practiced home births as part of their lifestyle.
- The Farm was known for its vow of poverty and self-sustainability.
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Who led the commune known as the Farm?
Stephen Gaskin led the commune known as the Farm.
What year was the Farm established?
The Farm was established in 1970.
What lifestyle choices did members of the Farm adopt?
Members of the Farm adopted a lifestyle of non-violence, vegetarianism, and environmental respect.
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