Mangaroa Farms presents the first Wellington screening of the critically acclaimed new film by Happen Films: The New Peasants.
Hosted Saturday 22nd November, 7-9pm inside the Mangaroa Farms Yurt - followed by a Q&A with Meg (star of the show) held over zoom after the screening.
ABOUT THE MOVIE
The New Peasants film offers an intimate look into the life of Meg, Patrick, Zephyr, and Woody. A family who, for 20 years, have been transitioning away from modern industrial culture toward a radically simple, sustainable, and beautiful way of life.
Concerns about the industrial food system and environmental crises provided the family’s initial motivation to live differently. Now it’s 15 years since they’ve eaten from a supermarket or owned a car. The household, living intentionally below the poverty line and meeting 80% of their needs without using money, is nonetheless rich in so many ways. Wealth is found in their cellar of preserved foods, connections with community, saved seeds, homesteading skills and the time to focus on what really matters in life. Yet the decision to live this way has brought profound challenges for their family, in the form of their eldest son’s encounters with the law. These experiences have produced immense grief, but, in the end, also great joy.
WHAT TO BRING
The yurt is a cosy space but we definitely recommend a beanbag, blankets and cushions. Chairs will be available, but you might like to be a little more comfortable.
