An American Pastoral
2024, English. Directed by Auberi Edler.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 16 November 2024
- Original title
- Une pastorale américaine
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Auberi Edler
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An American Pastoral runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
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What movies are like An American Pastoral?
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Who directed An American Pastoral?
An American Pastoral (2024) was directed by Auberi Edler and stars James C. Emery, Kristy Moore, Tina M. Wilson.