American Experience

The Amish

Season 24 Episode 5 | 1h 51m 47s  | Video has closed captioning.

An intimate portrait of contemporary Amish faith and life, this film examines how such a closed and communal culture has thrived within one of the most open, individualistic societies on earth. What does the future hold for a community whose existence is so rooted in the past? And what does our fascination with the Amish say about deep American values?

Aired: 02/27/12

Expired: 02/27/15

Rating: NR

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