The Amish

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 Ameri...

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Main Authors: Jurriaans, Saunder (Composer), Bensi, Daniel (Composer)
Corporate Authors: Sarah Colt Productions, Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)
Other Authors: Belton, David (Screenwriter, Director), Wiser, Callie Taintor (Producer), Craigg, Tim (Cinematographer), King, Chyld (Film editor)
Format: Videos DVD
Language:English
Published: [New York, N.Y.] : PBS, c2012.
Series:American experience (Television program)
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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.
Item Description:Special feature: Behind the scenes.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (ca. 103 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD, region 1, NTSC, Widescreen, 5.1 surround sound.
Production Credits:Cinematography by Tim Cragg ; edited by Chyld King ; original music by Saunder Jurriaans and Daniel Bensi.
ISBN:9781608836215
1608836215