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Just Caught Up On American Colony: The National Geographic Show About The Amish

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I read a book about Amish living a few weeks ago and my interests were peaked. Now, I have to know anything and everything I can about this particular group of people. Someone told me “American Colony: Meet the Hutterites” was a reality show on National Geographic dedicated to a particular sect and you KNOW I DVR’d that puppy immediately.

I watched 5 episodes last night and am SO CONFUSED. I don’t understand? I thought the Amish weren’t allowed to have computers and electricity? I thought the Amish weren’t allowed to be photographed? It was my understanding that “American Colony: Meet the Hutterites” was going to be about amish people who LEFT the colony. I was shocked to see that we were watching footage from inside the gates – so to speak.

One entire episode was about a girl wanting to make money to get an iPad. All the while she was texting and checking Facebook. Again… WHAT? This was not my interpretation???

Do you watch “American Colony: Meet the Hutterites”? What do you think about the show?

I will say that I feel so bad for the children that have to give up schooling. It must be devastating to feel like that isn’t a choice for you. I, of course, understand the reasoning. If these women have no desire to leave the colony then there really isn’t a need for higher education. Too bad they couldn’t at least finish high school, you know?

I will continue watching but feel that I am not really watching an accurate portrayal. Does anyone have any knowledge on the Amish? Are most colonies like the Hutterites? It all seems very lax to me.

Laurenda Biggs

Tuesday 24th of July 2012

I grew up in Conrad, Mt not far from the colony. They are not Amish. I so love this program, it's been my favorite show on t.v. cuz so far I've known 2 of the shop pwners in Lewistown:) Love this show, especially Claudia!

Lindsey

Monday 23rd of July 2012

The Hutterites from this special are in MT. Not the Amish at all.

Alicia

Monday 23rd of July 2012

The Hutterites are NOT Amish. Not even close. They use technology, drink in public and share everything communally. I grew up around the Amish. They do not openly use technology or drink (behind closed barn doors is a different story!)

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