
The Dominquez High School in Comptom, California--with an explosive culture of black and hispanic youths and dismal outlook of school life--has not produced a play in 20 years. They have nothing in the way of a theater program, nor a budget of any sort. This documentary chronicles the month and a half before the opening night play performance of their version of Our Town.... (Full plot summary below)
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The Dominquez High School in Comptom, California--with an explosive culture of black and hispanic youths and dismal outlook of school life--has not produced a play in 20 years. They have nothing in the way of a theater program, nor a budget of any sort. This documentary chronicles the month and a half before the opening night play performance of their version of Our Town.
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| Deseret News (Salt Lake City)Jeff ViceThe film makes a convincing case that the seemingly antiquated play may actually be more relevant today than ever before. Who would have guessed? |
| Village VoiceLaura SinagraKennedy takes pains to illuminate aspects and insights that buck cliché. |
| Old School ReviewsJohn A. Nesbitpromotes a message that more people need to understand in order to get past false stereotypes |
| NewsweekDavid AnsenWatching these scared, alienated kids turn into a family is a moving demonstration of the power of art. |
| L.A. WeeklyErnest HardyA smart, seamless commentary on race, class and the expectations (or lack of) that are often attached to them. Kennedy is helped greatly by deep currents of heart and humor that pull you into the unfolding tale, and to the edge of your seat as the countdown to opening night begins. |
| Salt Lake TribuneSean P. MeansDirector-photographer Scott Hamilton Kennedy's celebratory documentary shows how the students proved the naysayers wrong. |
| Film Journal InternationalRex RobertsOT is inspiring, but abstractly so, like a six-part series on arts and education in the L.A. Times. |
| San Francisco ExaminerJeffrey M. AndersonOne of the most truthful 'backstage' films in ages. |
| Boxoffice MagazineSheri LindenEntertaining and heartening, OT is also an urgent reminder of the importance of arts-related programs in the schools, and could serve as a useful tool tool for those fighting the good fight for such funding. |
| User ReviewJOJO GA wonderful movie, so heart-warming and sweet. It's so shocking that the whole thing is true! |