An American Pastoral (2024)

An American Pastoral (2024) poster

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.

Director: Auberi Edler
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 119 min
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Screenplay

Music: Siegfried Canto
Cinematography: Auberi Edler
Editing: Barbara Bascou
Production: Les Films d'Ici Méditerranée, Les Films d'Ici, ARTE, CNC, PROCIREP, ANGOA
Country: France
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Auberi Edler
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is An American Pastoral about?
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.
Who directed An American Pastoral?
An American Pastoral was directed by Auberi Edler.
Who stars in An American Pastoral?
An American Pastoral stars James C. Emery, Kristy Moore, Tina M. Wilson, Kelly Fuddy, Terry L. Seiders, James L. Read.
How long is An American Pastoral?
An American Pastoral has a runtime of 1h 59m (119 minutes).
What genre is An American Pastoral?
An American Pastoral is a Documentary film.
Where was An American Pastoral produced?
An American Pastoral was produced in France.