2010
Unrated
Abramorama
1 h 30 m

2010
Unrated
Abramorama
1 h 30 m

Summary 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.

Documentary

Directed By: Joe Winston

Written By: Thomas Frank

2010
Unrated
Abramorama
1 h 30 m

2010
Unrated
Abramorama
1 h 30 m

What's the Matter with Kansas?

Name: What's the Matter with Kansas?
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2010-07-30
Duration: 1 min 30 s
Rating: 56
Cast: Alyssa Barden, Brittany Barden, Dawn Barden, Matthew Barden, Nicholas Barden

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 7 Critic Reviews

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Directed By: Joe Winston

Written By: Thomas Frank

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Mixed or Average Based on 7 Critic Reviews

57% Positive
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14% Negative
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Mixed or Average Based on 7 Critic Reviews

57% Positive
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Chicago Sun-Times

What's interesting is that every single person in this film is seen as themselves, is allowed to speak and seems to have a good heart. I've rarely seen a documentary quite like it. It has a point to make but no ax to grind.

By Roger Ebert FULL REVIEW

San Francisco Chronicle

Much of what we see is revealing, but I was unable to quell an occasional sense that the dice were being loaded, that the subjects were being given just enough rope to hang themselves.

By Walter Addiego FULL REVIEW

Village Voice

Paradoxically, the movie feels dated in the sense that it pre-dates both the recession and Obama's campaign, yet prescient in illuminating a crisis that plagues us today.

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Boxoffice Magazine

The most compelling thing about it is what it captures: a snapshot of America's ongoing and endless cultural war at a moment when things begin to shift.

By Pam Grady FULL REVIEW

The New York Times

The specific roots of a pervasive sense of disenfranchisement are barely described, as are strategies for liberals seeking to reclaim the state. What's the Matter With Kansas? depicts a groundswell of anger but largely ignores the external forces that helped shape it.

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Washington Post

Funny? Scary? Entirely logical? It all depends on your point of view, of course, and "What's the Matter With Kansas?" isn't likely to move viewers one way or another.

By Ann Hornaday FULL REVIEW

New York Post

It's condescending, it's vague, it's unfair and, ultimately, it's pointless.

By Kyle Smith FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Ow Myeye Productions Inc.

Release Date Jul 30, 2010

Duration 1 h 30 m

Rating Unrated

Genres

Documentary

Tagline How conservatives won the heart of America.

What's the Matter with Kansas?

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Alyssa Barden

Self

Brittany Barden

Self - Volunteer, Phill Kline Campaign

Dawn Barden

Self

Matthew Barden

Self

Nicholas Barden

Self

Rob Barden

Self - Volunteer, Phill Kline Campaign

Tiffany Barden

Self

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

Thomas Frank

Self - Author and Native Kansan

Mark Gietzen

Self - Pro-Life Activist

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