An American Pastoral

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

November 16, 2024

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

France

Production

CNC,ARTE,PROCIREP,Les Films d'ici,ANGOA,Les Films d'Ici Méditerranée,Mediawan Rights,Les Films d'Ici

Cast

James C. Emery,Danielle D. Lindemuth,Tina M. Wilson,Nancy Schulze,Terry L. Seiders,Jennifer Butler,Joyce Hottenstein,Kelly Fuddy,Kristy Moore,James L. Readand 15 more

Director

Auberi Edler

Writer

Auberi Edler

Producer

Perrine Feminier,Serge Lalou

Cinematography

Auberi Edler

Music

Siegfried Canto

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

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