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      OT: Our Town

      Released Aug 15, 2003 1h 17m Documentary List
      88% Tomatometer 25 Reviews 77% Audience Score 100+ Ratings In the impoverished Los Angeles neighborhood of Compton, a group of intrepid inner-city students and two courageous teachers attempt to do what has not been done in more than 20 years: put on a school theatrical production. They choose the Thornton Wilder classic "Our Town" and attempt to put the show together without any funding or even a stage. The students struggle to find the extra time and discipline required to perform in a play, not to mention remembering lines and learning how to act. Read More Read Less

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      David Ansen Newsweek Watching these scared, alienated kids turn into a family is a moving demonstration of the power of art. Nov 1, 2007 Full Review Marc Savlov Austin Chronicle Backed by a soundtrack of hip-hop and edited to within an inch of its life, Kennedy's film has sleek gutter charm to spare. Rated: 3.5/5 Aug 19, 2003 Full Review Megan Lehmann New York Post For a film about stereotype-busting, OT treads a very worn path. Rated: 1.5/4 Aug 15, 2003 Full Review John A. Nesbit Old School Reviews promotes a message that more people need to understand in order to get past false stereotypes Rated: B Jan 8, 2010 Full Review Robert W. Butler Kansas City Star A documentary guaranteed to leave you laughing, crying and feeling pretty darn good about the transforming power of art. Feb 6, 2004 Full Review Paul Sherman Boston Herald Rated: 3/4 Feb 2, 2004 Full Review Read all reviews

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      evan g Thornton Wilder's classic Our Town is brought to a Compton high school for the school's first play in 20 years. You get to know the inspirational teachers and students and the odds they overcome to put it on. With no budget, they don't even have a stage to perform on and instead use the cafeteria and a whole lot of heart, passion and creativity to ultimately triumph. A wonderful film, it's quite moving A DVD extra with a teary-eyed Hal Holbrook who appeared in Our Town nearly a half-century prior commenting on the documentary is particularly special. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Bill Your review will help others decide whether to watch. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/27/21 Full Review Audience Member A wonderful movie, so heart-warming and sweet. It's so shocking that the whole thing is true! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Audience Member If you have ever been in the play Our Town, or were ever forced to read it in high school, and you wondered of its relevance, this film will remove all doubt as to how Wilder's themes have held up over the last century. Very moving and inspiring. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Audience Member This had me in tears about 15 minutes in. Beautiful documentary about a high school performance of Our Town in Compton. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Audience Member So inspiring and important! Keep the Arts in schools! Please!! (Maybe Tyson Chandler can hook his old school up now that he's a champion!) Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/01/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis In the impoverished Los Angeles neighborhood of Compton, a group of intrepid inner-city students and two courageous teachers attempt to do what has not been done in more than 20 years: put on a school theatrical production. They choose the Thornton Wilder classic "Our Town" and attempt to put the show together without any funding or even a stage. The students struggle to find the extra time and discipline required to perform in a play, not to mention remembering lines and learning how to act.
      Director
      Scott Hamilton Kennedy
      Producer
      Mark Pellington
      Production Co
      A Stressbox Inc., Pellington Films, OT Films
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Aug 15, 2003, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Aug 2, 2016
      Runtime
      1h 17m