A preview of "The Amish," an intimate portrait of contemporary Amish faith and life. The 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?
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American Experience |... (#2405)
This 1940s footage shows Pennsylvania Dutch rolling and molding hard candy. 02:55
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Local Food Movement (Full Program) (#102)
Full Program: Restaurants, institutions and culinary schools around the state are embracing locally produced foods. What does... 27:15
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American Experience | The Amish... (#2405)
Full Program: An intimate portrait of contemporary Amish faith and life. 01:52:08
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American Experience | Amish... (#2405)
A preview of "The Amish," an intimate portrait of contemporary Amish faith and life. 00:30
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American Experience | Cradling... (#2405)
This 1940s video shows a Pennsylvania Dutch family working without modern machinery. 01:48
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American Experience |... (#2405)
This 1940s footage shows Pennsylvania Dutch rolling and molding hard candy. 02:55
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American Experience | Amish:... (#2405)
What does the future hold for a community whose existence is so rooted in the past? 10:15
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American Experience | Amish at... (#2405)
This 1940s video shows the Huyard family harvesting using traditional Amish methods. 02:30
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American Experience | This...
Watch a short video about our 2012 shows, with message from Executive Producer Mark Samels. We hope you enjoy our... 05:51
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Three Communities of Belief (#108)
Full Program: The Icarians, the Community of True Inspiration and the Old Order Amish came to Iowa in the 1800s because it... 29:45
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Mennonites Help Fight World Hunger (#3312)
The need for food is never ending as the number of people hungry and, or starving continues to grow worldwide. Every... 06:15
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Local Food Movement (Full Program) (#102)
Full Program: Restaurants, institutions and culinary schools around the state are embracing locally produced foods. What does... 27:15
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Kalona Organics: Distribution... (#102)
Seeing a need to help small farmers and processors increase their sales, Bill Evans, a Kalona area businessman,... 04:47
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Dutch Kitchen (Nappanee, Indiana) (#105)
Dan Kaercher delves into a traditional Amish diet at the Dutch Kitchen in Nappanee, Indiana. 00:47
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Amish Acres (Nappanee, Indiana) (#105)
Dan Kaercher visits Amish Acres in Nappanee, Indiana. 01:12
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Post Date: January 20, 2012






