Silver Screen Series: IN GOD WE TRUST (Virtual)

Docs In Progress is proud to present the documentary IN GOD WE TRUST as part of our Silver Screen Series. Join us on Thursday, April 10, at 7 PM (on ZOOM) for a conversation with filmmaker Uma Vangal. A screening link to watch the film will be provided five days before the online event, as the film will not be shown during the discussion on April 10. The Zoom link for the conversation with the filmmaker will be provided one day before the event.

Questions? Contact us at contact@docsinprogress.org

ABOUT THE FILM

In God We Trust is a documentary centered on the Troyer family, members of the Amish community in Sugarcreek, Holmes County, Ohio. The film offers an outsider’s inside view of an Amish family that generously opens their home to the filmmaker, providing an intimate perspective of their life. The documentary delves into the everyday lives, philosophies, and simple joys of the Troyer family, using their story as a lens to explore the Amish way of life as a conscious choice and a deeply-rooted lifestyle.

Filmed over a span of three years, from 2015 to 2017, in the rural landscapes of Ohio, the documentary was completed in 2024.

Holmes County, Ohio, is home to the largest Amish settlement in the state, and by 2023, it included an estimated 39,525 children and adults, making it the second-largest Amish community in the world and the county with the highest concentration of Amish in the U.S.

ABOUT THE FILMMAKER

Uma Vangal, a Fulbright scholar, film professor, and seasoned filmmaker, who attempts to paint a sensitive portrait of the Troyer family. Through this documentary, Vangal highlights the Troyers’ confidence in their faith and the fulfilled, happy lives they lead despite the challenges of living within a shifting societal landscape.

ABOUT SILVER SCREEN SERIES

The Silver Screen Series is intended as a gathering place where documentary films can be shown and shared. These films draw on the humanities values of biography, history, culture, and ethics. They are about the stories that define us, connect us with each other, express our values and convey our experiences. The Silver Screen Series is funded in part by Maryland Humanities and The National Endowment for the Humanities.

ABOUT DOCS IN PROGRESS

Docs In Progress is a nonprofit that supports documentary filmmakers through workshops, feedback screenings, and fellowship programs. It helps filmmakers develop skills, refine projects, and engage with the community through film. It offers networking opportunities. The organization engages audiences and connects the local community with documentary films that address social, cultural, and historical topics. Docs In Progress runs workshops specifically for youth, helping young people learn about documentary filmmaking and use it as a tool to tell their stories.