Wonder: The Lives of Anna and Harlan Hubbard
Historic New Harmony will be hosting a film screening and post-screening Q&A of Morgan Atkinson's 2012 documentary, Wonder: The Lives of Anna and Harlan Hubbard, in the Clowes Theater of the Atheneum Visitors Center at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2025.
Anna and Harlan Hubbard lived life as few people in modern times have and in doing so accomplished at least two things that are very rare—contentment and freedom. In a house they built by hand, sustained by food they raised or caught, aided by no electricity or modern “convenience”, the Hubbards met the world on their own terms and found deep meaning.
Wonder considers the Hubbard’s astonishing life of freedom and what it says to Americans today. Much of the narrative for “Wonder” comes from the Hubbard’s journals. Their thoughts are complemented by excerpts from Wendell Berry’s book on their lives. Mr. Berry is also the narrator of this program. Noted actor Will Oldham provides the voice of Harlan. ~ Film synopsis
The screening of Wonder will be followed by a Q&A with the film’s director, Morgan Atkinson. This event is free and open to the public.
The Atheneum is located at 401 North Arthur Street in New Harmony. For questions about the event, please contact Heidi Taylor-Caudill, Collections and Community Engagement Manager for Historic New Harmony, at hltaylorca@usi.edu or 812-682-6133.