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What's the Matter with Kansas?

  • 2009
  • Unrated
  • 1h 30m
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6.2/10
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What's the Matter with Kansas? (2009)
"One of the Ten Best Documentaries of 2009!" - Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times.

Based on the Thomas Frank's best-seller, What's the Matter with Kansas? shows how Kansas transformed from an outpost of radicalism to a bastion of hard-core conservatism. Unforgettable characters and their stories shed new light on our nation's political divide.
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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 r... Read allIn '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.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.

  • Director
    • Joe Winston
  • Writer
    • Thomas Frank
  • Stars
    • Alyssa Barden
    • Brittany Barden
    • Dawn Barden
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    6.2/10
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    • Director
      • Joe Winston
    • Writer
      • Thomas Frank
    • Stars
      • Alyssa Barden
      • Brittany Barden
      • Dawn Barden
    • 6User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
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    Alyssa Barden
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    Brittany Barden
    • Self - Volunteer, Phill Kline Campaign
    Dawn Barden
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    Matthew Barden
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    Nicholas Barden
    • Self
    Rob Barden
    • Self - Volunteer, Phill Kline Campaign
    Tiffany Barden
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    Brad Bennett
    • Self - Pro-Life Activist
    Cindie Bennett
    • Self - Pro-Life Activist
    Julie Burkhart
    • Self - ProKanDo, Kansas Pro-Choice Advocacy Group
    Angel Dillard
    • Self - Pro-Life Activist
    Katy Dillard
    • Self - Angel & Rob's Daughter
    Reagan Dillard
    • Self - Angel & Rob's Daughter
    Rob Dillard
    • Self - Emergency Room Physician
    Thomas Etheredge
    • Self - Owner, WIld West World
    Hilda Flores
    • Self
    Jose Flores
    • Self - Former Union Organizer
    Terry Fox
    • Self - Senior Pastor, Immanuel Baptist Church
    • (as Rev. Terry Fox)
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      • Joe Winston
    • Writer
      • Thomas Frank
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    8/10
    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.
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    • Release date
      • July 30, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Park City, Kansas, USA
    • Production company
      • Ow Myeye Productions Inc.
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      • $250,000 (estimated)
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      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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