Devil's Playground Info

: The goal of this "playground" is to let youth experience life outside before making the permanent choice to be baptized into the church or leave forever. 2. Lost Hollywood & Supernatural Noir

In the 2001 documentary Devil's Playground , the title refers to the modern world outside the Amish community . For Amish youth who turn 16, a period known as ("running around") begins, where they are allowed to explore "English" life without the typical strict religious restrictions. Devil's Playground

Fred Schepisi’s 1976 semi-autobiographical film The Devil’s Playground explores the psychological landscape of a Catholic juniorate. : The goal of this "playground" is to

: It focuses on the intense tension between natural human impulses and the strict religious requirement to control one’s sexuality. For Amish youth who turn 16, a period

: Teenagers often experience a radical shift, engaging in activities like driving cars, listening to rock music, and experimenting with alcohol or drugs.