In 1968, a group of artists and activists leave San Francisco and move to the woods to create a new world and erase their straight laced 1950's upbringing. But there would-be free love utopia is beset by jealousy, FBI harassment, and a cult that take them to another, dangerous level. With never seen "Portapak" video from then, to their perceptive children now, “Commune” is the first real insider look at group living, and how seemingly small, personal choices can help create deep changes in the world. Featuring the Black Bear Ranch Commune, including actor Peter Coyote, herbalist Michael Tierra ("The Way of Herbs"), and Chinese medicine guru Harriet Beinfield ("Between Heaven & Earth").
"They threw themselves body and soul into group living - the '60s gets its most honest appraisal yet.” - Variety
"Focuses on family values, loyalty, and a deep love for one another.” - Seattle Weekly
"A comprehensive study of a small-scale revolution that succeeds almost in spite of itself." - Seattle Times
"Rings true in our troubled times." - International Documentary Magazine
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