Description |
1 videodisc (77 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
System Details |
DVD-R ; Dolby digital 5.1 surround or digital stereo ; access to weblinks requires computer with DVD-ROM drive, and internet connection. |
Note |
This disc may not play on all machines or players. |
Performer |
Featuring Velda Bontrager, Joann Hochstetler, Faron Yoder, Matt Eash, and other members of the Old Order Amish communities of Elkhart and LaGrange counties, Indiana and Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and Sarasota, Florida. |
Credits |
Directors of photography, Daniel Kern, Lucy Walker ; editor, Pax Wassermann. |
Summary |
Looks at the Pennsylvania Dutch tradition of Rumspringa (literally, 'Running around'), which is a period in a teenager's life, usually between the ages of 16 and 21 years old. During this time, they are set free to explore the world outside the Amish life. Eventually, they can make an informed decision before they make a commitment to join the church, or to leave it. The film follows four teenagers in their time of discovery. |
Contents |
Bonus features : Optional audio feature commentary by director Lucy Walker, producer Steven Cantor, and editor Pax Wassermann ; deleted scenes: Matt & Velda (ca. 6 min.) -- Faron gives church tour (ca. 1 min., 30 sec.) -- Perspectives on Amish life (ca. 3 min.) ; original theatrical trailer ; related weblinks (requires computer with DVD-ROM drive and internet access). |
Note |
Originally produced as a feature film in 2001. |
Audience |
Not rated. |
Awards |
Best Documentary Grand Prize, AFI DV Festival ; Special Jury Prize, Karlovy Vary International Film Festival ; Audience Award, Sarasota International Film Festival. |
Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
Subject |
Rumspringa.
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Amish -- Customs and practices.
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Amish youth -- Conduct of life.
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Amish -- Indiana -- Social life and customs.
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Amish -- Florida -- Social life and customs.
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Amish -- Pennsylvania -- Social life and customs.
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Teenagers -- Indiana -- Social life and customs.
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Teenagers -- Florida -- Social life and customs.
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Teenagers -- Pennsylvania -- Social life and customs.
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Genre/Form |
Documentary films.
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Nonfiction films.
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Feature films.
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Added Author |
Cantor, Steven.
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Walker, Lucy, 1917-
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Kern, Daniel.
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Wassermann, Pax.
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Stick Figure Productions.
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Cinemax Reel Life (Firm)
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Winstar Productions.
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Wellspring Media.
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ISBN |
0794202888 |
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9780794202880 |
Standard No. |
720917534923 |
Music No. |
FLV5349 Wellspring |
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