Film
An American Pastoral
2024 · 1h 59m · Documentary
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Overview
In a quiet Pennsylvania town, a storm is brewing over the soul of its public schools. What begins as a debate over library books quickly reveals a deeper battle — one over religion, democracy, and the future of American education. Set in Elizabethtown, nestled in the heart of Lancaster County, An American Pastoral follows a high-stakes local school board race as it becomes a flashpoint for a national culture war. With far-right activists pushing a theocratic agenda and longtime public servants stepping down under threat, the town’s once-routine school board meetings erupt into scenes of conflict and division. This gripping documentary captures the voices of citizens fighting to protect their schools—and the fragile promise of secular democracy — one ballot at a time.
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Cast
James C. Emery
Self
Kristy Moore
Self
Tina M. Wilson
Self
Kelly Fuddy
Self
Terry L. Seiders
Self
James L. Read
Self
Danielle D. Lindemuth
Self
Stephen T. Lindemuth
Self
Karen R. Nell
Self
Craig M. Hummer
Self
Michael D. Martin
Self
Don Lamb
Self
Amy Karr
Self
Menno Riggleman
Self
Caroline Lalvani
Self
Naomi Kraenbring
Self
Crew
- Auberi EdlerDirector · Director of Photography · Writer
- Serge LalouProducer
- Perrine FeminierProducer
- Siegfried CantoOriginal Music Composer
- Barbara BascouEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- November 16, 2024
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Rated
- K-7
- Genres
- Documentary
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