The Amish: a people of preservation

Discusses various aspects of the Amish community, including history, their world view, and the simplicity of their lifestyle. Shows various family activities. A shorter 26 minute version of this program is available on video and film.

Credits

production company

Heritage Productions

producer

John Ruth

Duration

00:53:00:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1976

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

012325

Language

English

Audience classification

G

Subject categories

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - United States

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Amish

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Sects

History → Amish

History → History

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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United States, 1976

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