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The Amish - Preview

A preview of "The Amish," an intimate portrait of contemporary Amish faith and life.

Aired 02/27/2012 | Rating NR

American Experience

The Amish - Preview

Preview: Season 24 Episode 5 | 30s

A preview of "The Amish," an intimate portrait of contemporary Amish faith and life.

A preview of "The Amish," an intimate portrait of contemporary Amish faith and life. The film examines how such a closed and communal culture has thrived within one of the most open, individualistic societies on earth. What does the future hold for a community whose existence is so rooted in the past? And what does our fascination with the Amish say about deep American values?

Aired 02/27/2012 | Rating NR

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Amish at Work: Harvesting

This 1940s video shows the Amish Huyard family harvesting using traditional methods. (2m 29s)

The Amish Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of The Amish, an intimate portrait of contemporary Amish faith and life. (12m 30s)

The Amish: Nickel Mines Clip

What does the future hold for a community whose existence is so rooted in the past? (10m 15s)

Candy Makers

This 1940s footage shows Pennsylvania Dutch rolling and molding hard candy. (2m 55s)

Cradling Wheat

This 1940s video shows a Pennsylvania Dutch family working without modern machinery. (1m 47s)

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