An American Pastoral
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.
Directed by Auberi Edler · Written by Auberi Edler
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Cast
- James C. Emery Self
- Kristy Moore Self
- Tina M. Wilson Self
- Kelly Fuddy Self
- Terry L. Seiders Self
- James L. Read Self
- Danielle D. Lindemuth Self
- Stephen T. Lindemuth Self
- Karen R. Nell Self
- Craig M. Hummer Self
- Michael D. Martin Self
- Don Lamb Self
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