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The Town That Was

2007 · 71 min · Director: Chris Perkel

The Town That Was (2007) is a documentary drama, directed by Chris Perkel. It stars John Murtha. The 71-minute film holds an audience score of 7.2/10.

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What The Town That Was Is About

An intimate portrait of John Lokitis, the youngest remaining resident of Centralia, Pennsylvania, and his quixotic fight to keep alive a hometown that has literally disintegrated under his feet. His unbowed determination and steadfast refusal to acknowledge defeat reveal a man, a town, a region, and a way of life abandoned and forgotten.

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What is The Town That Was about?

An intimate portrait of John Lokitis, the youngest remaining resident of Centralia, Pennsylvania, and his quixotic fight to keep alive a hometown that has literally disintegrated under his feet. His unbowed determination and steadfast refusal to acknowledge defeat reveal a man, a town, a region, and a way of life abandoned and forgotten.

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How long is The Town That Was?

The Town That Was runs for 71 minutes (1h 11m).

When did The Town That Was come out?

The Town That Was was released in 2007.

Who directed The Town That Was?

The Town That Was was directed by Chris Perkel.

Who stars in The Town That Was?

The Town That Was stars John Murtha.

What is The Town That Was's rating?

The Town That Was holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 7.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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