Movie Description

The People

(1972)

Overview

A young woman is assigned to teach school in a secluded valley whose inhabitants appear stern, secretive and anti-pleasure. Following two children who disappear to play in the woods, she finds that this is actually a community of extraterrestrials with mild paranormal powers who are attempting to repress and deny their heritage for fear of arousing prejudice and hatred in their human neighbors. Based on a series of novels by the late Zenna Henderson.

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Original TitleThe People

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1972-01-22

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 14m

Production CompaniesAmerican Zoetrope,Metromedia Producers Corporation

Genres

  • Drama
  • Science Fiction
  • TV Movie