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Monrovia, Indiana

Monrovia, Indiana

Frederick Wiseman explores the town of Monrovia, Indiana, in his latest documentary film.

Aired 04/11/2019

Monrovia, Indiana

Monrovia, Indiana

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Frederick Wiseman explores the town of Monrovia, Indiana, in his latest documentary film.

MONROVIA, INDIANA is a film by documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman, airing on PBS. Monrovia, Indiana, (population 1,063) is primarily a farming community in mid-America. Wiseman’s film explores the day-to-day experiences living and working in Monrovia, with emphasis on community organizations and institutions, religion and daily life in this farming community.

Aired 04/11/2019

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MONROVIA, INDIANA - is a production of Civic Film, LLC in association with WGBH, Atacama Productions, and Independent Television Service (ITVS), with funding provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting...

Scenic Monrovia

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View some of the picturesque farmland of Monrovia, Indiana. (1m 33s)

Grocery Store

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Visit a grocery store in Monrovia, Indiana. (44s)

Fire Hydrant

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At a town meeting, a resident discusses a non-functional fire hydrant near his house. (1m 21s)

Collision Repair Shop

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Watch employees hard at work in a collision repair shop in Monrovia. (1m 32s)

Church Funeral

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A pastor speaks at a church funeral in Monrovia, Indiana. (1m 12s)

Auction

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Watch an auctioneer, in Monrovia Indiana, as he auctions off farm vehicles. (1m 49s)

Homestead Meeting

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Members of the Monrovia Planning Commission discuss housing development. (2m 8s)

Gun Store

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A customer of the ‘Guns & Ordinance’ store talks with the store owner. (1m 26s)

Freemason Ceremony

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A longstanding member of The Grand Lodge of Indiana Freemasons is honored with an award. (2m 3s)

Monrovia, Indiana

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Frederick Wiseman explores the town of Monrovia, Indiana, in his latest documentary film. (1m 40s)

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