An American Pastoral

In picturesque Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, a battle for the soul of public education exposes deepening political and cultural divides. This gripping documentary follows the rise of far-right Christian nationalists vying for control of the local school board, targeting LGBTQ+ books and promoting a theocratic agenda under the guise of religious values. As moderate Republicans resign, extremists fill the vacuum, pushing censorship and white-supremacist ideologies. With democracy and secular education on the line, a few brave citizens resist the tide. Through charged school board meetings and grassroots activism, the film captures a chilling portrait of a community in crisis—and the LGBTQ+ students who risk being erased.

Country:

France

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

119 minutes

Year:

2024

Director:

Auberi Edler

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Company:

Les Films d'Ici Méditerranée,

Les Films d'Ici,

ARTE,

CNC,

PROCIREP,

ANGOA

Cast:

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Crew:

Director

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