An American Pastoral
Une pastorale américaine
Synopsis
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. Set in Elizabethtown, nestled in the heart of Lancaster County, An American Pastoral follows a high-stakes local school board race as it becomes a flashpoint for a national culture war. With far-right activists pushing a theocratic agenda and longtime public servants stepping down under threat, the town’s once-routine school board meetings erupt into scenes of conflict and division. This gripping documentary captures the voices of citizens fighting to protect their schools—and the fragile promise of secular democracy — one ballot at a time.
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An American Pastoral (2024) | Trailer | Auberi EdlerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-02-06
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →James C. Emery
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Kristy Moore
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Tina M. Wilson
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Kelly Fuddy
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Terry L. Seiders
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James L. Read
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Danielle D. Lindemuth
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Stephen T. Lindemuth
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Karen R. Nell
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Craig M. Hummer
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Michael D. Martin
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Don Lamb
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Amy Karr
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Menno Riggleman
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Caroline Lalvani
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Naomi Kraenbring
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Jennifer Butler
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Michele Bachmann
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Docpoint Tallinn Documentary Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Auberi Edler
- Screenplay & Story
- Auberi Edler
- Original Score
- Siegfried Canto
- Original Title
- Une pastorale américaine
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- Les Films d'Ici Méditerranée, Les Films d'Ici, ARTE, CNC, PROCIREP, ANGOA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Auberi Edler
Auberi Edler
Siegfried Canto
Auberi Edler
Barbara Bascou
Serge Lalou, Perrine Feminier
Department Leadership Roster
Auberi Edler
Director
Auberi Edler
Director of Photography
Barbara Bascou
Editor
Serge Lalou
Producer
Auberi Edler
Writer
Siegfried Canto
Original Music Composer
Perrine Feminier
Producer
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What is An American Pastoral about?
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. Set in Elizabethtown, nestled in the heart of Lancaster County, An American Pastoral follows a high-stakes local school board race as it becomes a flashpoint for a national culture war. With far-right activists pushing a theocratic agenda and longtime public servants stepping down under threat, the town’s once-routine school board meetings erupt into scenes of conflict and division. This gripping documentary captures the voices of citizens fighting to protect their schools—and the fragile promise of secular democracy — one ballot at a time.
Who directed An American Pastoral?
An American Pastoral was directed by Auberi Edler.
Who stars in An American Pastoral?
The principal cast of An American Pastoral includes James C. Emery, Kristy Moore, Tina M. Wilson, Kelly Fuddy, Terry L. Seiders.
When was An American Pastoral released and how long is it?
An American Pastoral was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for An American Pastoral?
The original motion picture soundtrack for An American Pastoral was composed by Siegfried Canto.