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What's the Matter with Kansas?

2009-09-15 · 90 min · ★ 5.4

Comedy · Documentary · Romance

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.

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Directors
Joe Winston
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United States of America
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USD 90

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Alyssa Bardenherself
Brittany Bardenherself
Dawn Bardenherself

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