Documentary Review

‘Commune’: The Prototypical 1960s Hippie Free-for-All

Ironically, only within the framework of American freedom could there be experimentation with communal living, ultimately intended to remove freedom altogether.
‘Commune’: The Prototypical 1960s Hippie Free-for-All
Commune life in "Commune." Jonathan Berman
Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
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NR | 1h 18m | Documentary | 2005

The engrossing documentary “Commune” returns to theaters for its 20th anniversary. Compiled from archival 16mm film stock, black-and-white home movies, old photographs, and new images, “Commune” has a refreshing, handcrafted quality. Due to the content, it’s reminiscent of Martin Scorsese’s history-making documentary “Woodstock.”

Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the chief film critic for The Epoch Times. He earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by a classical theater conservatory training, and 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is listed in the book "How to be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to film, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, martial arts, rock-climbing, qigong, and human rights activism. Mark is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved film critic.
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