Breaking Amish (2012)

In the heart of the simple, unadorned Amish and Mennonite communities, five young souls find themselves questioning the boundaries of their sheltered lives. Four Amish and one Mennonite, united by their shared curiosity, embark on an audacious journey that challenges their deepest beliefs and convictions. "Is there more to life?" they ask, as they swap the tranquil countryside for the pulsating heartbeat of New York City, a world light years away from their own. Their daring exploration is more than a cultural exchange; it's a gamble with high stakes. Trading their horse buggies for the city's towering skyscrapers and the comfort of the familiar for the allure of the unknown, they risk being ostracized by their families and exiled from their communities. Yet, the promise of discovery and the thrill of freedom propels them forward. In the city that never sleeps, they dive headfirst into a whirlpool of experiences. They taste the potency of alcohol, live up the hypnotic nightlife, and navigate through the maze of relationships, experiencing the dizzying highs and crushing lows of love and heartbreak for the first time. Their journey is one of courage and self-discovery, a testament to their resolve as they grapple with the choice between remaining faithful to their roots or embracing an entirely different future in the outside world. "Breaking Amish" is a captivating exploration of tradition and transformation, showcasing the intriguing paradox of simplicity meeting complexity, and faith meeting freedom. A gripping narrative that keeps you at the edge of your seat, wondering, will they return to the lives they've always known, or will they break the chains to pursue a world beyond?

Breaking Amish is a documentary show featuring Jeremiah Raber and created by Shannon Evangelista.

Breaking Amish is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on TLC, The Roku Channel and Tubi TV and it's also available on Discovery+, Discovery+ Amazon Channel and fuboTV.

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