What's the Matter with Kansas? (2009)

In 'What's the Matter with Kansas?' a politically active Kansas megachurch splinters, moves to an amusement park, and when that fails, a Best Western motel. Meanwhile, an idealistic farmer ... See full summary »

Director:

Joe Winston

Writer:

Thomas Frank (book)

Stars:

Alyssa Barden, Brittany Barden, Dawn Barden

Cast

Credited cast:
Alyssa Barden	...	Herself
Brittany Barden	...	Herself
Dawn Barden	...	Herself
Matthew Barden	...	Himself
Nicholas Barden	...	Himself
Rob Barden	...	Himself
Tiffany Barden	...	Herself
Brad Bennett	...	Himself
Cindie Bennett	...	Herself
Julie Burkhart	...	Herself
Angel Dillard	...	Herself
Katy Dillard	...	Herself
Reagan Dillard	...	Herself
Rob Dillard	...	Himself
Thomas Etheredge	...	Himself

Storyline

In 'What's the Matter with Kansas?' a politically active Kansas megachurch splinters, moves to an amusement park, and when that fails, a Best Western motel. Meanwhile, an idealistic farmer revives Kansas' progressive tradition, taking his message all the way to Washington, D.C.

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Taglines:

How conservatives won the heart of America.

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Genres:

Documentary

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Certificate:

Unrated

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 July 2010 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Kansas, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$250,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ow Myeye Productions Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Stand Up"
Written by Angel Dillard
Arranged by Steve LaRue
Courtesy of Angel Dillard

User Reviews

A documentary that lives up to the word, it documents the lifestyles and political positions of several Kansans

When this film finds national distribution, which it thoroughly deserves, it's a must-see for every politically minded American, left, right, or center. As a true documentary - not the editorials we've come to call documentaries these days - it gives viewers a glimpse into some of what makes Kansas voters align with a political position that seems rather perpendicular to their own interests. The characters range from endearing to maddening, and every one expresses an honesty that's neither promoted nor berated. The film itself doesn't offer an opinion so much as it opens a window into new ways of understanding other points of view.