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Devil's Playground (2002)

Devil's Playground (2002)
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Lucy Walker directed this documentary about a little-known facet of Amish life. Although the Amish live in traditionally conservative enclaves, shunning modern conveniences and electricity while favoring a strict code of conduct and dress, they do have a moment in their lives known as "rumspringa." When an Amish child turns 16, they are allowed to interact with and take part in life away from their upbringing. This film follows a handful of teenagers as they break from their past and experiment with drinking, drugs, and driving (possibly for the only time in their lives). Devil's Playground was screened at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

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Director(s):
Lucy Walker
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Devil's Playground

Lucy Walker directed this documentary about a little-known facet of Amish life. Although the Amish live in traditionally conservative enclaves, shunning modern conveniences and electricity while favoring a strict code of conduct and dress, they do have a moment in their lives known as "rumspringa." When an Amish child turns 16, they are allowed to interact with and take part in life away from their upbringing. This film follows a handful of teenagers as they break from their past and experiment with drinking, drugs, and driving (possibly for the only time in their lives). Devil's Playground was screened at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
90 mins
Director(s):
Lucy Walker
Producer(s):
Steven Cantor
Categories:
Special Interest, Independent Films, Documentary
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    Richard B.

    The kids interviewed in this documentary are impressively articulate, especially considering their education ended at 8th grade. They and the filmmakers draw a realistic portrait of the Amish as a society devoted to God, community and family. It's easy for outsiders to imagine why Amish kids might reject their faith and the self-denial it demands, but this film shows also that Amish kids get a real choice, and why 90% of them choose to stay in their faith.

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    Suzanne S.

    Extremely interesting and entertaining. If you like playing drinking games to documentaries - as I do, then I definitely recommend it. Just don't make it a rule to drink "every time you see a barn" because seriously there's a barn in the background of almost every scene.

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    Steve G.

    SUPERB movie ! Just the most interesting piece about a culture I never really knew anything about - - I saw them on the side of the streets in their horse and buggy, but this movie takes you inside the rare world of the Amish - - and their beliefs - - and their custom of allowing their 16-year old kids to "test the waters" of the wicked world out there, to see if they will fall prey to the hethenistic outside world, or return for good and become a life-long Amish, who is sold out for Christ for life - - - (even if they test the crack cocaine and dope before committing.) Highly recommend.

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