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Brookline To Screen 'Saving Walden's World'

Brookline announced a Nov. 16 screening of the documentary 'Saving Walden's World' at Coolidge Corner Theatre, followed by a Q&A with director Jim Merkel. Tickets are priced on a sliding scale from $5 to $35.

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The Town of Brookline announced a screening of the documentary "Saving Walden's World" set for Monday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. at Coolidge Corner Theatre.

The film follows a former military engineer who travels to Kerala, Cuba and Slovenia in search of a better future for his son, encountering women-led communities that offer free education, healthcare and childcare along with much smaller environmental footprints.

Following the screening, director Jim Merkel will take part in a live question-and-answer session.

Tickets are sold on a sliding scale from $5 to $35.

Source: Town of Brookline announcement, November 2, 2026.

Checked against the record: before publication this article was automatically compared with the original announcement.

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