An American Pastoral
2024
119 minutes
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.
Top Cast
James C. Emery
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Kristy Moore
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Tina M. Wilson
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Kelly Fuddy
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Terry L. Seiders
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James L. Read
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Danielle D. Lindemuth
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Stephen T. Lindemuth
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Karen R. Nell
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Craig M. Hummer
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Michael D. Martin
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Don Lamb
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Amy Karr
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Menno Riggleman
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Caroline Lalvani
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Naomi Kraenbring
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Jennifer Butler
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Michele Bachmann
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Glenn Beck
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Tom Jones
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Alex Newman
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Nancy Schulze
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Travis Tymoczko
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Sue Smith
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Joyce Hottenstein
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