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An American Pastoral (2024)
Directed by Auberi Edler
Overview
In picturesque Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, a battle for the soul of public education exposes deepening political and cultural divides. This gripping documentary follows the rise of far-right Christian nationalists vying for control of the local school board, targeting LGBTQ+ books and promoting a theocratic agenda under the guise of religious values. As moderate Republicans resign, extremists fill the vacuum, pushing censorship and white-supremacist ideologies. With democracy and secular education on the line, a few brave citizens resist the tide. Through charged school board meetings and grassroots activism, the film captures a chilling portrait of a community in crisis—and the LGBTQ+ students who risk being erased.
Length 119 minutes
Actors
James C. Emery | Kristy Moore | Tina M. Wilson | Kelly Fuddy | Terry L. Seiders | James L. Read | Danielle D. Lindemuth | Stephen T. Lindemuth | Karen R. Nell | Craig M. Hummer | Michael D. Martin | Don Lamb | Amy Karr | Menno Riggleman | Caroline Lalvani | Naomi Kraenbring | Jennifer Butler | Michele Bachmann | Glenn Beck | Tom Jones | Alex Newman | Nancy Schulze | Travis Tymoczko | Sue Smith | Joyce Hottenstein