Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things

Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things

How might life be better with less?

2015•1h 19m•6.6/10

Documentary

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6.6/10(399)

How might your life be better with less? The popular simple-living duo The Minimalists examines the many flavors of minimalism by taking the audience inside the lives of minimalists from various walks of life.

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Joshua Fields Millburn

Joshua Fields Millburn

Self

Ryan Nicodemus

Self

Dan Harris

Self

Joshua Becker

Self

Shannon Whitehead

Self

Sam Harris

Sam Harris

Self

Rick Hanson

Self

Jay Austin

Self

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