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The Amish, American Experience Films presents ; produced by Callie T. Wiser ; written and directed by David Belton ; a Sarah Colt Productions film for American Experience

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The Amish, American Experience Films presents ; produced by Callie T. Wiser ; written and directed by David Belton ; a Sarah Colt Productions film for American Experience
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eng
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Not rated
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The Amish
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763474301
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American Experience Films presents ; produced by Callie T. Wiser ; written and directed by David Belton ; a Sarah Colt Productions film for American Experience
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113
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. The Amish is part history, part observational documentary that takes viewers into the world of the Amish
Table Of Contents
Living to serve God -- The Amish church -- The Ordnung -- Nickel mines -- Education -- Leaving the Amish church -- Struggle -- Working outside the farm -- Rumspringa
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