Peterborough Community Theatre presenting ‘Far Out’ documentary

Members of the Packer Corners commune.

Members of the Packer Corners commune. COURTESY PHOTO

Published: 10-30-2024 11:31 AM

Modified: 10-31-2024 10:44 AM


The documentary "Far Out: Life On & After the Commune" screens Friday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. at Peterborough Community Theater, 6 School St., Peterborough.

Director Charles Light will join a discussion following the 85-minute film with Packer Corners farm member VerandahPorche and composer Patty Carpenter.

The film tells the story of two New England communes founded by radical journalists in 1968, blending archival footage and interviews to highlight the communes' role in the back-to-the-land and anti-nuclear movements. "Far Out" won “Best New England Feature” at the Newburyport Film Festival, with recent showings at the Monadnock and Vermont film festivals.

For information, visit peterboroughcinema.com.

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