Commune
“Peace and love are only half the story.”
Synopsis
In 1968, Elsa and Richard Marley founded an alternative-living community, named Black Bear, in the remote Northern California wilderness with the motto "Free Land for Free People." This film tells the story of that intended utopia. Through archival footage and interviews with former residents, director Jonathan Berman explores the problems and realities of communal living and the evolution of a community that endured FBI harassment, cult leadership and more.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Berman
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonathan Berman
- Original Score
- Elliott Sharp
- Original Title
- Commune
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Berman
Jonathan Berman
Elliott Sharp
Jonathan Berman
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Jonathan Berman
Director
Jonathan Berman
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Jonathan Berman
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Frequently Asked Questions About Commune
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What is Commune about?
In 1968, Elsa and Richard Marley founded an alternative-living community, named Black Bear, in the remote Northern California wilderness with the motto "Free Land for Free People." This film tells the story of that intended utopia. Through archival footage and interviews with former residents, director Jonathan Berman explores the problems and realities of communal living and the evolution of a community that endured FBI harassment, cult leadership and more.
Who directed Commune?
Commune was directed by Jonathan Berman.
Who stars in Commune?
The principal cast of Commune includes Peter Coyote.
When was Commune released and how long is it?
Commune was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Commune?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Commune was composed by Elliott Sharp.