Amish: Out of Order

2012

Life-changing decisions are not easy, especially when consequences mean one's disassociation from one's culture. The 10-episode documentary "Amish: Out of Order" follows those who have chosen to leave their familiar life for more freedom and opportunity -- despite the decision to live among "the English" preventing them from further contact with the community. The series spotlights Mose Gingerich and his efforts to help former followers of the faith. At 22, Gingerich himself left and moved to Columbia, Mo., where his new life centers on welcoming and guiding others who share his experience.

Production

Seasons

10 Episodes • Premiered 2012

1. Amish 101

The Columbia, Mo., ex-Amish community includes two brothers trying to help a friend leave the sect and a man who still yearns to return to his Amish family after five years outside the sect.

2. Culture Clash

Michaela, a non-Amish teenager with a troubled family history longs to join the Amish community.

3. Can't Go Home Again

A car crash causes an ex-Amish teen's friends to reassess their views on family and the hereafter.

4. 9-to-5 Amish

Michaela struggles with adjustment issues; Mose is rejected by his old community.

5. Amish in Public

In Lancaster , Pa, Mose learns the crucial role that tourism plays in the life of the Amish.

6. Mending Fences

Mose tries to reopen the lines of communication with his mother who still sees him as an outcast.

7. Change of Faith

The role that religion plays in the lives of Amish and ex-Amish alike; Mose confronts his beliefs.

8. Family Affairs

Michaela realizes how much she misses her mother and reaches out to her.

9. Living Fast

Mose returns from his road trip determined to open a counseling center in Columbia; tragedy strikes.

10. A Very Ex-Amish Christmas

Moses hosts a reunion for the ex-Amish community; the community creates a memorial for Cephas Yoder.

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