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Podcast: Coffee with the Dog
Episode: Jonathan Berman - Commune 20 - EP966
Description: Jonathan Berman, a documentary filmmaker whose work has repeatedly captured unusual subcultures and critical moments in American life. Jonathan’s film Commune is being re-released for its 20th anniversary with a brand-new restoration.Commune explores the true story of Black Bear Ranch, a 1968 experiment in radical community living funded by The Doors, The Monkees, and Frank Zappa. The ranch’s “Free Land for Free People” motto drew a mix of utopians, seekers, and rebels who tried to reinvent the way humans live together. Through candid interviews with real residents, including actor/activist Peter Coyote, Jonathan’s film uncovers the messy real...