The Hutterites
1964
27 min
Coming soon
The followers of religious leader Jacob Hutter live in farm communities, devoutly holding to the rules their founder laid down four centuries ago. Through the kindness of a Hutterite colony in Alberta, this film, in black and white, was made inside the community and shows all aspects of the Hutterites' daily life.
Details
The followers of religious leader Jacob Hutter live in farm communities, devoutly holding to the rules their founder laid down four centuries ago. Through the kindness of a Hutterite colony in Alberta, this film, in black and white, was made inside the community and shows all aspects of the Hutterites' daily life.
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directorColin Low
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producerTom DalyRoman Kroitor
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commentaryStanley Jackson
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photographyJohn Spotton
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editingJohn Spotton
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soundLeo O'DonnellGeorge Croll
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sound editingJean-Pierre Joutel
Education
Ages 14 to 17
Ethics and Religious Culture - Religious Diversity/Heritage
Family Studies/Home Economics - Feminism
Social Studies - Communities in Canada/World
Research the history of the Hutterites and their founder, Jacob Hutter. Discuss the tenets of the Hutterite religion. Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of living in such a close-knit community. Compare the Hutterite way of life with that of at least one other religious sect in Canada. Compare and contrast similarities and differences between each group. Debate the following topic: Communal living contributes to a happy and healthy lifestyle for its members.
