Originally a Danish creation, cohousing struggled to gain popularity in its country of origin for years. That is, until a film was made that explained its merits and how people found it enhanced their lives. Now a new film by award-winning filmmaker John de Graaf (Affluenza and Redefining Prosperity) promises to have the same effect on U.S. audiences.

The Best of Both Worlds: Cohousing's Promise explores the concept of cohousing as expressed through first-hand observations of residents of four cohousing communities — including the first one in the United States — and observations by architect Charles Durrett, who brought the concept to the US from Denmark.

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"Co-housing is likely a big part of our future, much bigger than we might think. With its kids-and-seniors-friendly and environmental benefits, it certainly should be...Watch this lovely, revealing and inspirational film. Highly recommended!" Gus Speth, former Dean, School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, Yale University