I'm watching a PBS doc called 'Back to the Garden' on ReelNW and I've never wanted to hug a tree more than right now!

Posted by Pamela @ Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:19:31 GMT +0

I just found 'Back to The Garden' Googling for documentaries about rethinking how we live.

As a Baby Boomer, I have a real regret that I have lived such a conventional suburban life rather than pursuing the "hippy" lifestyle that I desired when I was in college but didn't have the courage to follow. Thankfully, my children have been far more courageous and have largely shunned the trappings of the "American Dream." I'm hoping your film will help me think more about getting back to the kind of life I want to live. I recently saw I Am, by Tom Shadyak, and have passed it around to all my friends. This one, too, looks terrific. Thank you.

Posted by Julia B @ Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:15:32 GMT +0

I read recently that your family may not always be the best for you, that you have to find your own tribe. As I watched this film today, I sat there with tears in my eyes, thinking "There they are!"

Posted by Dawn @ Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:01:59 GMT +0

Yes, there is a Spanish subtitled version.. but contact us directly (see our contact info in "DVDs" in Menu) and we can send you some...

Posted by kevin @ Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:01:07 GMT +0

does the films have subtitles in spanish...i like to give to a friend, thanks, well also for me!!

Posted by carlos @ Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:33:43 GMT +0

does the films have subtitles in spanish...i like to give to a friend, thanks, well also for me!!

Posted by carlos @ Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:33:41 GMT +0

I am one of the original "back to the landers" from that area. I lived in the Aeneas Valley at Bitterroot in the mid 70's and early 80's. I had seen the movie a couple of years ago, but funny story:

I hosted a cyclist from Ireland last week who was riding through town and I had the movie sitting on my table as I was going to watch it with a friend. When he saw it he asked how I got this movie. I said it was from the area that I used to live in. He said he saw it at an Australian film festival and loved it and watched it 3 times.

That inspired me to have a showing at my house, so I invited 5 doctors from town that I'm friends with to watch it. They loved it as well.

I have a well established career in Olympia, but still trek to the Barter Faire every year and reconnect with old buddies. You did a great job on the film. Hopefully, I can spread the word and generate more interest. I'm writing a memoir about that time. I'm glad you captured it.

All the best

Donna

Posted by Donna @ Sat, 06 Apr 2013 17:42:51 GMT +0

BEAUTY---FULL...WONDER---FULL...touched my heart and inspired my spirit.

Posted by Mark @ Sun, 10 Feb 2013 00:50:20 GMT +0

I was an anti Vietnam War activist from Detroit who moved to Canada in 1970 rather than be part of the US Army and became part of the counter culture and back to land movement on Vancouver Island. After 10 years I went back to school and became a social worker, ending up in the health care sector. I’m now 66 and retired, living in Victoria BC. I saw the tv version of BTTG last year and just watched the full version on a DVD I pick up from our library. Having been part of that era and life style, I hope that I still retain some of those values and ideals that I picked up during that time. I will say tho, the film didn’t touch very much on the bad experiences some people had as part of that group, some balance would have made the documentary better. Overall, thanks for bringing back a lot of memories.

Posted by Fred Pishalski @ Sun, 02 Dec 2012 07:11:24 GMT +0

What an inspirational film. I had to watch it twice in a row to soak all of it in! The characters gave so much to contemplate. Thank you for introducing me to these wonderful people! Back to the Garden explains a way of life that I truly believe leads to a peaceful, fulfilling existence, one that is more free and out from under the thumb of human-made constraints that keep us down, suppressed, dependent and trapped. My goal in life has always been to be a "back to the garden-er", and I hope to get there very soon!

“Simplicity, patience, compassion.

These three are your greatest treasures." -Lao Tzu

Posted by Holly @ Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:02:52 GMT +0