Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Review: Leaving Amish Paradise

«Leaving Amish Paradise» is a follow-up on another documentary about the same amish community; «Trouble in Amish Paradise». In the original, the camera team followed a family that was on their way out of the church after they had been «shauned» or handed over to the devil as the amish believes. The reason was that they wanted to become evangelical-christians, and read the bible in english, which the amish church denies it members. Only an old translation in german is allowed.

The documentary is balanced, and gives another perspective on the amish church then you will often get through the media. They are not only a peaceloving group of people who like the old lifestyle; they too have complex problems and disagreements in their communties. This results in a solid 5 out of 6.

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  1. gmanMay 4, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    I have always thought Amish to be silly for shunning technology, sometimes it is necessary to be reminded that despite their laughably backward ways, they are still people too

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  2. mindlessfrkMay 4, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    Looks pretty interesting, the first time I heard about the Amish people, was when I saw the village, and I was way younger xD

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  3. Nom de PlumeMay 4, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    5/6? It must be good.

    So it's nothing to do with the Weird Al song?

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  4. OmegaMay 4, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Sounds interesting... I may need to check this out.

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  5. Dave BenzeneMay 4, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    I think that the life the amish lead is an interesting one, albeit strange, thanks for telling me about this documentary I'm sure it will be good

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  6. Cheap StudentMay 4, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    lol never really gave the amish a chance. might check it out

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  7. cadexnMay 4, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Nice review, will be checking out on the documentary soon

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  8. sp3nnyMay 4, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    looks like a decent docu, thanks for the review

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  9. TMHMay 4, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Saw trouble in amish paradise the other day, might give this one a try as well. Thanks for the review

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  10. HenkMay 4, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    i saw this and it was very good

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  11. munchies?May 4, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Nice review, got my interest sparked. If i can find it ill have to check it out.

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  12. nobhdyMay 4, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Might look into this.

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  13. PonyMay 4, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Sounds interesting will check it out.

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  14. tskMay 4, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Not sure if want... Stuff like that usually bores me.

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  15. Rotbarsch2011May 4, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    amish people always confused me

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  16. Danny MurphyMay 4, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Seems interesting enough, I'll check both of them out

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  17. adiaphorosMay 4, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    So the amish life isn't as much of a simple life as we first thought? go figure.

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  18. jTragerMay 4, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Good review, can't wait for the next one.

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  19. brnMay 4, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    great review. made me want to watch it!

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  20. edMay 4, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    nice review, cant believe these ppl are still around

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  21. sewingincirclesMay 4, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    I think I'm gonna check these out now.

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  22. Hadders93May 4, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Until this blog, I only knew about Amish people through Weird Al Yankovic's song "Amish Paradise".

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  23. MemoMay 4, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Hm, all I know about the Amish is that they're a group slowly disappearing. At least, that's what I've been hearing.

    I will definitely give this a chance once I see 'Leaving Amish Paradise'.

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  24. CPHMay 4, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    I keep spendin' most my life, livin' in an Amish paradise!

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  25. ClassicPhilMay 4, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Amish so crazy

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  26. ZEROMay 4, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    I remember one Al Joankovic song named like this

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  27. MichelangeloMay 4, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Really cool in my opinion :D

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  28. R.CMay 4, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    I think I saw the first documentary a bit. It was actually pretty interesting.

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  29. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Nice review. I always like a different perspective.

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  30. ShaawtMay 4, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Will check it out, always interesting to see things from different perspectives

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  31. Vague RaconteurMay 4, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Sounds cool, the BBC did something like this a few months ago.

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  32. KevinMay 4, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Seems like a pretty good doc, well reviewed as well :)

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  33. KrisuSSMay 4, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    sounds pretty interesting, might gonna check it out

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  34. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Nice review. I have always had respect for the Amish community. I will check this out. :)

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  35. GhekoMay 4, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    I had never really heard of the amish until a documentary in the UK last year where they tried to convert them to a more "liberal" lifestyle. The kids clearly enjoyed themselves and I felt bad about how their parents forced them to live..

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  36. MikeMay 4, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Never really new much about Amish culture until this. Thanks for the review.

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  37. JustinCKOMay 4, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    5 out of 6? Wow, thats a surprise.

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  38. CystMay 4, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Has Louis Theroux ever covered the Amish lifestyle? I'd like to see that, but I suppose it isn't a very controversial thing.

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  39. lftrpllr507May 4, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    i see the amish driving minivans and going to walmart/mcds all the time whats up with that??

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  40. VictoricaMay 4, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Good review, very interesting.

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  41. NoisesMay 4, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    is that true that they speak german?

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  42. Max PowerMay 4, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Looks interesting. Doesn't look like it's on netflix. Gonna have to find it somewhere to watch.

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  43. AtleyMay 4, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    only thing about the amish i know is what Weird Al said in his song Amish Paradice .

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  44. ChillingBullMay 4, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    I Think im gonna watch this one, interessting topic

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  45. lacrossemanMay 4, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Amish people are cool

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  46. SeanMay 4, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Is this on Netflix? I'll admit that I would probably fall asleep watching it, but still an interesting find nonetheless!

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  47. choikestaMay 4, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Very interesting, I've been spending most my life living in an Amish paradise so relevant to my interest.

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  48. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    AMISH PARADISE :)

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  49. BigBoyChubbsMay 4, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    I could never really take the Amish seriously, due to Weird Al Yankovich's "Amish Paradise" Too funny!

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  50. DanielMay 4, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    looking for it!, looks really interesting.

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  51. SaysMichaelMay 4, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Being Amish would be sooo hard.

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  52. 1HipHopBlogMay 4, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Anyone else read the title and think of the song?

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  53. SpydymiesMay 5, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    "Anyone else read the title and think of the song?"

    I sure did ;)

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  54. budsMay 5, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Alright. The concept is ok, even though basing an action like that over some BS is obsurd, it would make good watching material. Also whats with the rating system you use... x/6? why not 5 or ten?

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  55. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    I think amish girls are really attractive. Would love to hook up with one just once. Hair and all lol.

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  56. mindphMay 6, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    That hits my interest, will look for it

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  57. TestMay 6, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    it's funny seeing amish people at walmart , doesn't seem fitting

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  58. logo messMay 19, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Weird al jankovich

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