Twenty-four students at Dominguez High School in Compton adapt Thornton Wilder's Our Town for their first play in over 20 years, culminating in a performance in June 2000.
Synopsis
Twenty-four students at Dominguez High School in Compton adapt Thornton Wilder's Our Town for their first play in over 20 years, culminating in a performance in June 2000.
Synopsis
At Dominguez High School in Compton, California, twenty-four students rehearse for their first play in over two decades. They adapt Thornton Wilder's Our Town to better reflect their community in 2000. Two teachers guide them through the process, which culminates in performances on June 8-10. The film captures their challenges and growth as they prepare for the production in the school's cafeteria.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet the students of Dominguez High School.
- See the adaptation of Our Town for a modern audience.
- Follow the journey of teachers overcoming budget issues.
Did You Know
- Dominguez High School had not produced a play in twenty years.
- The performance took place in the school's cafeteria on June 8–10, 2000.
- The film won the Audience Award at the Aspen Filmfest.
- Twenty-four students participated in the adaptation of Our Town.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed the documentary OT: Our Town?
Scott Hamilton Kennedy directed the documentary OT: Our Town.
What classic play is adapted in OT: Our Town?
OT: Our Town adapts Thornton Wilder's 1938 play Our Town.
What awards did OT: Our Town win?
OT: Our Town won several awards, including the Audience Award at Aspen Filmfest and the Crystal Heart Award at the Heartland Film Festival.
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