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The Town That Was

IMDb 6.9

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"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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What is The Town That Was (2007) 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.

Who stars in The Town That Was?

The Town That Was stars John Murtha (Self). The film was directed by Chris Perkel.

How long is The Town That Was?

The Town That Was has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2007.

Is The Town That Was worth watching?

The Town That Was holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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