1374319
1374319

An American Pastoral

2024-11-16
7
en 119m
Documentary
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.

Director

Auberi Edler

Director of Photography

Auberi Edler

Editor

Barbara Bascou

Producer

Serge Lalou

Writer

Auberi Edler

Assistant Director

Lumia Perniciaro

Status

Released

Countries

  • France

Companies

  • Les Films d'Ici Méditerranée
  • Les Films d'Ici
  • ARTE
  • CNC