An American Pastoral
Synopsis
In the United States, the picturesque town of Etown serves as the microcosm for a profound ideological struggle within its school board.
The rise of white supremacy and Christian nationalism propels the ultraright faction's agenda to overhaul education. Their tactics include banning books, cancelling sports to avoid contact with LGBTQ+ students, and promoting homeschooling. Moderates, vying for influence, confront challenges in upholding diversity, democracy, and the sanctity of public education. As school board elections unfold, the town experiences a clash of cultures marked by conspiracy theories, armed confrontations, and a pervasive cultural war.
Against a backdrop of a deeply divided nation, Etown grapples with its identity and values, reflecting a larger nationwide ideological conflict set to unfold in the pivotal year of 2024.
Credits
Director (1)
Production and distribution (4)
- Leading French distributor : ARTE France
- Executive Producer : Les Films d'Ici Méditerranée
- Co-productions : Les Films d'Ici, ARTE France
- Film exports/foreign sales : Mediawan Rights
Full credits (6)
- Executive Producer : Serge Lalou
- Director of photography : Auberi Edler
- Music Composer : Siegfried Canto
- Editor : Barbara Bascou
- Sound Recordist : Lumia Perniciaro
- Sound mixer : Nathalie Vidal
Media Gallery
Technical details
- Programme format : One-off
- Type : TV programme
- Genres : Documentary
- Production year : 2024
- Runtime : 1 h 58 min
News & awards
Selections (1)
IDFA - International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam
The Netherlands, 2024
Compétition internationale
