English narration; closed-captioned. Photography, Laurent Redolfi, Thierry N'Gooh ; editing, Isabelle Laporte, Francoise Boulegue. Originally produced in 2005.
Summary:
Filmed on location in Pennsylvania and Ohio Amish country. Interviews with Amish men and women, some born into the religion and some converts, reveal a range of opinions about the group's traditional stance on technology, education and worship. Highlights the rapid growth of the Amish population and their changing attitudes toward electricity, cell phones, cars and other modern conveniences. Shows ways that an American subculture adapt to mainstream society.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)75208638
Locations:
UQAX771 -- Des Moines Area Community College Library - Ankeny (Carroll)
HWAX074 -- Hawkeye Community College Library (Waterloo)
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