Synopsis
The Devil's Playground is a fascinating and moving documentary about a little-known aspect of Amish life. Amish are not permitted to join the church until their late teens, and have to do so of their own volition. The film explores Rumspringa, wherein young Amish are given the opportunity to explore the "English" way of life.
Devil's Playground (2002) is a 1h 17min documentary feature film by Lucy Walker. The Devil's Playground is a fascinating and moving documentary about a little-known aspect of Amish life.
Key facts
Cast
Velda Bontrager, Mark Bontrager, Dewayne Chupp, Dylan Cole, Matt Eash, Sally Fisher, Marty Fry, John Groff
Original language
English
First release
January 11, 2002
Filming locations
Florida
Crew
Cinematography
Lucy Walker
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Independent Spirit Awards 2003 generic
- Karlovy Vary International Film Festival 2002 generic
- Stockholm International Film Festival 2002 generic
- Sundance Film Festival 2002 generic
Full credits
| Director | Lucy Walker |
| Cast | Velda Bontrager (Self), Mark Bontrager (Self), Dewayne Chupp (Self), Dylan Cole (Self), Matt Eash (Self), Sally Fisher (Self), Marty Fry (Self), John Groff (Self), Lisa Groff (Self), Andy Herschberger (Self), Joann Hochstetler (Self), Jesse Kaufman (Self), Carol Lambright (Self), Dale Lambright (Self), Ervin Lambright (Self) |
| Cinematography | Lucy Walker |
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