New England Town 1660 (1969)
The film portrays the struggles of a Puritan blacksmith, Tom Goodbody, in the small village of New Hampton in 1660. As he navigates pressures from church elders and the desire for individual freedom, Tom is torn between staying in the familiar community or venturing west to claim land and seek prosperity. The story highlights the tension between established societal norms and the allure of new opportunities, emphasizing the choices that would shape American identity.
Keywords
Puritan, New Hampton, 1660, blacksmith, individual freedom, church elders, community, westward expansion, prosperity, American identity
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