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The Amish Incident - Part 2
27 min | ENGLISH | Documentary

"The Amish Incident: Wisconsin vs Yoder" (Part Two) explores the battle over education and parental rights that emerged from a small Amish community near New Glarus, Wisconsin. The subsequent trial and appeals culminated in a dramatic 1972 U.S. Supreme decision that defines how Wisconsin and other states facilitate education for Amish children. "The Amish Incident: Rural Conflict & Compromise" is Part One in the two-part short series.
WINNER-Northwest Illinois Film Festival
BROADCAST PREMIERE on WQPT-PBS.
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Directed by Kelly Rundle
Produced by Tammy Rundle
Featuring Sean Francis Peters, Kim D. Tschudy, period photos by Raymond Barth
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