The Town That Was
Director: Chris Perkel
"Home is where the fire is."
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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In brief
The Town That Was (2007) is a documentary film. With an average rating of 7.2/10 from 7 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 11min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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The Town That Was runs 71 minutes (1h 11min).
What rating does The Town That Was have?
The Town That Was has an average rating of 7.2/10 based on 7 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Town That Was from?
The Town That Was was released in 2007.
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