An American Pastoral
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| Film Movement | Release Date (Streaming): February 13, 2026 |
Summary:
In a quiet Pennsylvania town, a storm is brewing over the soul of its public schools. What begins as a debate over library books quickly reveals a deeper battle — one over religion, democracy, and the future of American education.
Genre(s):
Documentary
Runtime:
118 min
Mar 3, 2026
Hardly a second too long despite its almost two-hour running time, this urgent, absorbing documentary should be required viewing for those, inside or outside the United States, who are struggling to make sense of the recent presidential election. It will also speak to anyone interested in the battle over books and gender issues that has been raging for some time now in the American educational sector.
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