Get on the bio-fueled bus with actor and activist Woody Harrelson and his band of "Merry Hempsters" as they embark on a 1,300-mile road trip from Seattle to Santa Barbara to promote environmental awareness and "Simple Orga... more »nic Living." Pop and counter-culture documentarian Ron Mann (Grass, Comic Book Confidential, Twist) chronicles every leg of Harrelson?s journey, from college campus appearances and encounters with curious onlookers, to a visit with 1960s icon Ken Kesey. With his fellow travelers, including one confessed junk food addict, Harrelson is determined to change hearts and minds, one hemp burger and sweet avocado chocolate mousse pie at a time. Featuring the music of Natalie Merchant, Bob Weir, Anthony Kiedis and Dave Matthews. "It?s all good, dude."« less
Sean D. Stutzman | Somewhere in Oregon | 06/30/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"For a fat carnivore like myself, I found this exremely motivating. It isn't preachy. It isn't super political. It's just some basic truths and ideas presented. I've always been pretty ignorant about environmental things and didn't have the will power to want to change my eating habits. I loved the way this was presented. The musical presentations were great too. You should check out the website if the movie did anything for you."
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Christian J. Bechtel | Haslett, Michigan USA | 08/23/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"After reading reviews on Amazon about this movie I was prepared to be disappointed. This is hands down the best movie I have seen that tries to put an entire organic way of living into a holistic framework. I have been disappointed in the past where people implement sustainable living in one area of their life but not others. For example I see raw foodists travel all over using fossil fuels and live in large houses. Also there are many good one issue movies such as the movie Blue Vinyl which I loved but the director was overweight and I don't know if she got the rest of the sustainable picture with regard to eating right, being close to nature, and using Yoga and meditation. There are many single issue movies and books out there looking at Biodiesel, sustainable agriculture, raw foods,green building and Yoga, but there is not one that puts them all together as well as this film.
What I really love about this movie is that it is upbeat, positive, and the poem at the end by Woody is worth the price alone. Also, don't miss the extras where there is a speech by Julia Hill Butterfly that is awesome."
Informative and humorous
Tom Mayter | USA | 01/25/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Here is a very informative and amusing documentary with a cause. Woody Harrelson is the man!"
Fantastic
C | 06/26/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a fantastic and inspiring movie. The people in it are relateable, the music is great, and the message is timeless. It is funny, but not cheesy, the message is vocalized but not preachy. Ron Mann is a great director who made a motivating and inspirational movie. And in response to one reviewer calling it a spoof, it is not. I am a member of the Ruckus Society and they are a %100 legitimate organization with real activist training camps. In short, everyone needs to see Go Further."
The Unsung Heros
Bwitching Heart | Between Here and There, Oregon | 08/03/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This movie is for the every day Joe and Josie who are more concerned with putting food on the table for their families, rather than if it was microbiotic. Its not a get on your soap box movie, its a "this is a journey we took with like-minded folk telling our personal truths". They offered up the menu with ease and grace.
The real heros of the journey were not the attendees, but rather those folks they met along their journey at the side of the road. There were the individual farms, whether it be food or worm farms doing their thing in the manner that made their hearts sing. Yes, they had stereotypical teen drug users they met up with for a few moments and a lot too much of a two-faced sexiest named steve, small "s" intended.
The movie is worth your time and the message is worth all of our efforts. This coach potato might just get up early and go to the Saturday Farmer's Market in Eugene tomorrow.