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Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things(2015)
Status: Released
Date: 2015-09-26
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Time: 1h 19m
How might life be better with less?
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies:
Catalyst
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Sam Harris
Self
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