OT: Our Town

May 9 2002 Not Rated 1h 16m
Documentary

Against all odds, the first theatrical production in over 20 years at Dominguez High School is going to be Thornton Wilder's American classic Our Town. The kids at this Compton school are about to experience more than a culture clash, as they embark on a rich journey and discover the educational and social value of theater. OT: Our Town tells the story of human spirit and its strength against the stereotypes holding them down. Where Thornton Wilder wrote about little Grover's Corners, this documentary exemplifies how Our Town is every town. Our Town is Compton.

Plot

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.

Written by

Thornton Wilder

Directed by

Scott Hamilton Kennedy

Cast

Catherine Borek, Karen Greene, Ebony Starr Norwood-Brown

Crew

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Languages

English

Awards

5 wins & 3 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
323
Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
Metascore
75
Popularity
NA