Founded in 1834, Monrovia, Indiana (pop. 1,063) is a small farming community that might be passed over en route to larger cities like Indianapolis or Fort Wayne. Yet 46 million Americans live in rural towns like Monrovia, once the backbone of American life. In his 44th film, master documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman trains his legendary camera on the town, exploring its conflicting stereotypes and illustrating how values like community service, duty, spiritual life, and generosity are lived. Monrovia, Indiana provides a window into a way of life that, although central to this country’s history, is often overlooked by city dwellers. 2018. 2h23m.