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The Resource American experience, The Amish, American Experience Films presents ; produced by Callie T. Wiser ; written and directed by David Belton ; a Sarah Colt Productions film for American Experience, (DVD)

American experience, The Amish, American Experience Films presents ; produced by Callie T. Wiser ; written and directed by David Belton ; a Sarah Colt Productions film for American Experience, (DVD)

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Summary
Explores the insular religious community, whose intense faith and adherence to 400-year-old traditions have by turns captivated and baffled Americans for more than a century. The film examines the beliefs, lifestyle, and history of the Amish, as well as their complex relationship to mainstream American culture. Beautifully and lyrically photographed, The Amish is part history, part observational documentary that takes viewers into the world of the Amish
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Edition
Widescreen.
Extent
1 videodisc (120 min.)
Note
  • Originally broadcast as an episode of American Experience in 2012
  • Special feature: Behind the scenes
Contents
  • Pt. 1. Living to serve God
  • The Amish church
  • The Ordnung
  • Nickel mines
  • Education
  • Pt. 2. Leaving the Amish church
  • Struggle
  • Working outside the farm
  • Rumspringa
Isbn
9781608836215
Instance
Label
American experience, The Amish
Title
American experience
Title part
The Amish
Statement of responsibility
American Experience Films presents ; produced by Callie T. Wiser ; written and directed by David Belton ; a Sarah Colt Productions film for American Experience
Title variation
Amish
Contributor
Composer
Director
Producer
Screenwriter
Subject
Language
eng
Summary
Explores the insular religious community, whose intense faith and adherence to 400-year-old traditions have by turns captivated and baffled Americans for more than a century. The film examines the beliefs, lifestyle, and history of the Amish, as well as their complex relationship to mainstream American culture. Beautifully and lyrically photographed, The Amish is part history, part observational documentary that takes viewers into the world of the Amish
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TEFMT
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videorecording
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American experience (Television program)
Credits note
Original music by Saunder Jurriaans and Daniel Bensi
Language note
In English; optional subtitles in English for the deaf and hard of hearing
LC call number
BX8129.A5
LC item number
A44 2012
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  • Belton, David
  • Weiser, Callie T.
  • Jurriaans, Saunder
  • Bensi, Danny
  • American Experience Films
  • Sarah Colt Productions
  • Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)
Runtime
120
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  • Amish
  • Documentary television programs
  • Television programs
  • Religious television programs
  • Videodiscs for the hearing impaired
Technique
live action
Label
American experience, The Amish, American Experience Films presents ; produced by Callie T. Wiser ; written and directed by David Belton ; a Sarah Colt Productions film for American Experience, (DVD)
Instantiates
Publication
Note
  • Originally broadcast as an episode of American Experience in 2012
  • Special feature: Behind the scenes
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
unknown
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Pt. 1. Living to serve God -- The Amish church -- The Ordnung -- Nickel mines -- Education -- Pt. 2. Leaving the Amish church -- Struggle -- Working outside the farm -- Rumspringa
Control code
ocn763474301
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Edition
Widescreen.
Extent
1 videodisc (120 min.)
Isbn
9781608836215
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
841887016247
Other physical details
sd., col.
Publisher number
AMIS601
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
  • (OCoLC)763474301
  • a971330
System details
DVD, region 1, NTSC, Widescreen, 5.1 surround sound
Video recording format
DVD
Label
American experience, The Amish, American Experience Films presents ; produced by Callie T. Wiser ; written and directed by David Belton ; a Sarah Colt Productions film for American Experience, (DVD)
Publication
Note
  • Originally broadcast as an episode of American Experience in 2012
  • Special feature: Behind the scenes
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
unknown
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Pt. 1. Living to serve God -- The Amish church -- The Ordnung -- Nickel mines -- Education -- Pt. 2. Leaving the Amish church -- Struggle -- Working outside the farm -- Rumspringa
Control code
ocn763474301
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Edition
Widescreen.
Extent
1 videodisc (120 min.)
Isbn
9781608836215
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
841887016247
Other physical details
sd., col.
Publisher number
AMIS601
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
  • (OCoLC)763474301
  • a971330
System details
DVD, region 1, NTSC, Widescreen, 5.1 surround sound
Video recording format
DVD

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