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Les Films d'Ici
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An American Pastoral (Une pastorale américaine)
Overview
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.
Key Crew
Director: Auberi Edler
Director of Photography: Auberi Edler
Producer: Serge Lalou, Perrine Feminier
Writer: Auberi Edler
