Synopsis
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.
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Festival History
- European Film Awards 2026 generic - Documentary Film Selection
- Hong Kong International Film Festival 2025 generic - Firebird Awards: Documentary Competition
- Stockholm International Film Festival 2025 generic - Stockholm Documentary Competition
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| IMDb | tt34673518 |
| TMDB | 1374319 |
