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Middletown

The documentary series explores the city of Muncie, Indiana, dubbed "Middletown", which was previously seen as a quintessential representation of American culture.

A documentary series delves into Muncie, Indiana, a quintessential American town, showcasing its enduring social and moral values. The six-part series covers a mayoral election, intense high school basketball rivalries, local religious practices, a family's challenges running a pizza parlor, remarriage among divorcees, and daily life for high school students.

Episodes:

Episode 1 The Campaign

1. The Campaign

Aired: Mar 24, 1982

The 1979 mayoral election in Muncie featured a contrast between charismatic D...

Episode 3 Community of Praise

3. Community of Praise

Aired: Apr 7, 1982

A tight-knit family bound together by their unwavering devotion to Christiani...

Episode 5 Second Time Around

5. Second Time Around

Aired: Apr 21, 1982

A divorced couple faces a re-examination of their vows, grappling with the un...

Info about Middletown

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Sport, Documentary