Turn Off The Machines

Overview

Turn Off the Machines follows Ethan Hughes, a radical homesteader in mid-coast Maine who lives entirely without electricity, global supply chains, or modern technological comforts. Raised in Gloucester to working class parents, an early tragedy shattered a happy childhood and set him on a path of radical resistance. Living deliberately below the poverty line, Ethan's life is not a retreat but a protest against capitalism, war, and ecological collapse. The film explores his convictions, his family's daily rhythms, and the tensions that arise when belief meets the demands of life.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

March 17, 2026

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Production

Lifeworld,Wolftale Pictures

Director

Muhammad Yusuf Khattak,Joseph El-Khoury

Producer

Jack Ruefli

Budget

$20,000

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt37028101