Review of The Hutterites

Reviews the film The Hutterites directed by Colin Low. Rarely does a film achieve the qualities, which are found in this film which stands as a first-rate informational film about one Hutterite colony of 100 people in Alberta. Tastefully and artistically made, it is a field trip film and will serve...

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Published in:American journal of orthopsychiatry 1965-07, Vol.35 (4), p.811-812
Main Author: Mason, Edward A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anthropologists
Cross Cultural Differences
Educational Attainment Level
Health Care Psychology
Human
Mental Health
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Summary:Reviews the film The Hutterites directed by Colin Low. Rarely does a film achieve the qualities, which are found in this film which stands as a first-rate informational film about one Hutterite colony of 100 people in Alberta. Tastefully and artistically made, it is a field trip film and will serve as valued teaching material in the behavioral sciences. There is no mention of the mental health of these colony people, nor is there enough information on the people who join or leave such a colony to satisfy our curiosity about the success and significance of such a section. The film by itself cannot answer all of the questions or point up every unique aspect of this example of the search for Utopia. It is useful because it provides a glimpse of an operating colony, it has a sincere commentary and an historical perspective and it promotes an understanding of this sect, which often has been viewed with suspicion. By doing all of this so well, the film becomes a universal message for tolerance and understanding. The subtle evidence of filmmaking skills is present throughout in photography, editing, narration and their integration. This film can be used to inform persons of any age and all educational levels. In professional audiences, it will be useful as an introduction to subcultures-the next best thing to having the direct experience of a visit. As the mental health field includes more of the orientation of anthropologists and collaborates in cross-cultural studies, the insight and sensitivity of such films will be appreciated. As a true work of art, " The Hutterites" sheds light on man and his beliefs. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2019 APA, all rights reserved)
ISSN:0002-9432
1939-0025
DOI:10.1111/j.1939-0025.1965.tb00457.x