A Simper Way: Crisis as Opportunity
A Simpler Way
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This film was made possible through the generous financial support of the Biome Trust with assistance from The Gift Trust.
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A Simpler Way: Crisis as Opportunity is a feature-length documentary following a community in Australia who have come together to explore and demonstrate a simpler way to live in response to global crises. Throughout one year the group build tiny houses, plant veggie gardens, practice simple living, and discover the challenges of living in community.
The film documents the community’s learning process as well as exploring the global issues we’re facing, through interviews with some of today’s most interesting speakers on the subjects, including permaculture co-originator David Holmgren, filmmaker and activist Helena Norberg-Hodge, climate change activist David Spratt and many more.
Filmmakers Jordan and Antoinette both lived on the property for the entire year of the project, Jordan as director and cinematographer and Antoinette as a participant and ultimately co-writer of the film. It was our first film and an inspiring and life-changing year for us both, and it was the catalyst for Happen Films!
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Community, Food & Gardening, Permaculture, Simple Living, Zero Waste
About A Simpler Way
78 mins
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I've watched this film 3 times now and find myself more inspired with each viewing. Thank you!
@danielleptc
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This was a beautiful documentary. While watching I could feel my inner passions firing up!
@bethtucker5275
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What an amazing documentary and community in general. I have had an insane urge lately to live a simple life, this made me want it a million times more.
@holisticallyfitbritt5657
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It's been 5 years since I've first watched this film and I'm now officially living off grid with my family to pursue a different path.
@tanner587
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