Stevens Memorial Library (North Andover)

The Amish., a Sarah Colt Productions films for American experience ; written and directed by David Belton ; produced by Callie T. Weiser, Widescreen

Label
The Amish., a Sarah Colt Productions films for American experience ; written and directed by David Belton ; produced by Callie T. Weiser, Widescreen
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Main title
The Amish.
Oclc number
763474301
Responsibility statement
a Sarah Colt Productions films for American experience ; written and directed by David Belton ; produced by Callie T. Weiser
Runtime
120
Summary
Explores the insular religious community, whose intense faith and adherence to 400-year-old traditions have by turns captivated and baffled Americans for more than a century. The film examines the beliefs, lifestyle, and history of the Amish, as well as their complex relationship to mainstream American culture. Beautifully and lyrically photographed, The Amish is part history, part observational documentary that takes viewers into the world of the Amish
Technique
live action
resource.version
Widescreen
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