The New Alchemists
Synopsis
This short documentary profiles a community engaged in developing sustainable living methods, including food production and small-scale solar and wind technology, on a farm in Massachusetts in the 1970s. Well before sustainability was a mainstream concern, these prescient innovators attempted to create a vision of a greener, kinder world. "Think small," say the New Alchemists. "Look what thinking big has done."
Top Cast
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- Director
- Dorothy Todd Hénaut
- Original Score
- Robert Karstens, Mary Lou McIlvine, Marsha Johnson, Joe McIlvine
- Original Title
- The New Alchemists
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 28m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB, Challenge for Change / Société Nouvelle, Departments and Agencies of the Government of Canada
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dorothy Todd Hénaut
Robert Karstens, Mary Lou McIlvine, Marsha Johnson, Joe McIlvine
Torben Schioler
Len Chatwin, Colin Low
Department Leadership Roster
Dorothy Todd Hénaut
Director
Torben Schioler
Editor
Colin Low
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The New Alchemists
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What is The New Alchemists about?
This short documentary profiles a community engaged in developing sustainable living methods, including food production and small-scale solar and wind technology, on a farm in Massachusetts in the 1970s. Well before sustainability was a mainstream concern, these prescient innovators attempted to create a vision of a greener, kinder world. "Think small," say the New Alchemists. "Look what thinking big has done."
Who directed The New Alchemists?
The New Alchemists was directed by Dorothy Todd Hénaut.
Who stars in The New Alchemists?
The principal cast of The New Alchemists includes Stanley Jackson, Ginny Stikeman, John Todd, Nancy Jack Todd, Bob Angevine.
When was The New Alchemists released and how long is it?
The New Alchemists was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The New Alchemists?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The New Alchemists was composed by Robert Karstens, Mary Lou McIlvine, Marsha Johnson, Joe McIlvine.