The New Peasants is a 1-hour feature film showcasing one family's journey living in alignment with their values – their challenges and joys, and the deeply thoughtful way they've approached creating "community sufficiency". The film was winner of the Best Environmental Documentary at the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival, 2025.

Other licensing options available on this store (click to go to the appropriate store page):

Free Screening (regardless of number of attendees)
To include this film in a community screening event to an audience of any size where you are not charging an entry fee.

Ticketed Screening (Audience size 50–100)
To include this film in a community screening event with an audience of 50–100 people where you are charging an entry fee.

Livestreamed Screenings

For online events or if you wish to use a ticketing platform, please purchase a screening licence via Kinema.

For events (Free or Ticketed) run by:

• cinemas
• city councils
• government agencies
• corporate companies
• educational institutions

Please get in touch using the Contact page and let us know full details about your event, or purchase a licence via Kinema, which offers a range of options for different organisations.

Everyone else:
Can’t see a license that suits your needs or not sure which one to buy? Get in touch using the Contact page.

Run time: 66 minutes
File resolution: Full HD 1080p or 4K
Rating: M
File format: .mp4 digital download (or DCP for cinema screenings in Aotearoa NZ only, at extra cost. Please contact us to arrange this at least 2 weeks prior to your event.)