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202261 minPGdocumentary

Jesus Town, USA

202261 minPGdocumentary

In a small Oklahoma town, a 100-member amateur cast struggles to maintain a passion play tradition in a replica of Jerusalem amid declining audiences.

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Channel: The Documentary Channel

Jesus Town, USA

2022• 61 minPG

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In a small Oklahoma town, a 100-member amateur cast struggles to maintain a passion play tradition in a replica of Jerusalem amid declining audiences.

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Vilija Pilibaitytecast

Aleksas Kazanavičiuscast

Monika Bičiūnaitėcast

Larisa Kalpokaitėcast

Adolfas Večerskis

Adolfas Večerskiscast

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In the small town of Hydro, Oklahoma, a passion play has been performed for 88 years in a replica of Jerusalem nestled in the Wichita foothills. "Jesus Town, USA" chronicles the efforts of a 100-member amateur cast and a community dedicated to this tradition, which once attracted over 200,000 attendees. As the long-time actor portraying Jesus retires, his successor harbors a secret that could impact the production. The documentary explores themes of tradition, community, and the challenges of maintaining a legacy in modern times.

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