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202566 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

The New Peasants

202566 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

For 20 years, a family has transitioned from modern industrial culture to a simpler, sustainable way of life.

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For 20 years, a family has transitioned from modern industrial culture to a simpler, sustainable way of life.

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Jordan Osmonddirector

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Meg and Patrick, along with their sons Zephyr and Woody, live outside the norms of modern industrial culture. For 20 years, they have shifted toward a simpler, sustainable lifestyle. Their efforts reflect a personal choice to align their values with their way of life. The 66-minute film, titled The New Peasants, documents their experiences and challenges as they navigate this transition. It presents a close look at their daily routines and the decisions they make in pursuit of a different existence.

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