---
title: "Shenandoah"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/shenandoah-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 185602
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Shenandoah (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/shenandoah-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Shenandoah is a film first released in 2012. Catalogued under Documentary.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A coal town's identity hangs in the balance after a tragic death sparks community upheaval."

### Why Watch
- Deeply personal portrait by acclaimed photographer David Turnley
- Insightful look at the American Dream under strain
- Reveals the challenges of a declining mining community

### Caveats & Content Note
- Heavy subject matter may be unsettling
- Pace may feel slow for viewers seeking action
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with violent death and immigration tensions, making it appropriate for mature viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: documentary, social, introspective, gritty

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What type of film is Shenandoah?
It is an epic feature documentary released in 2012.

### Q: How long is the documentary?
The runtime is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

### Q: Who created the documentary?
Pulitzer Prize‑winning photographer David Turnley produced the film as his most personal work.

### Q: What central event does the film examine?
It focuses on the charging of four white football players in the beating death of undocumented immigrant Luis Ramirez.

### Q: When was Shenandoah released in the United States?
It premiered on October 16, 2012 in the US.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Shenandoah — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/185602)
- [Shenandoah (2012) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/894928-shenandoah/prehled/)
- [Shenandoah 72% (1965) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/241603-shenandoah)
- [Shenandoah (1965) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/34987-shenandoah)

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