Into the Spotlight (2023)

A heartfelt story of how a script, a stage, and a theater program empower a community, in their own words and in their own way.

Into the Spotlight (2023) poster

On the heels of a tragedy and the COVID-19 pandemic, a Dallas-based theatre troupe comprised of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are determined to write, rehearse, and perform their 11th annual original musical.

Director: Thaddeus D. Matula
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Sam Marshall
Cinematography: Logan Fulton
Editing: Meagan Forsythe, Miles Hargrove
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Musical Spectacle

Keywords

musical, down syndrome, dallas, texas, grief, disability, special needs, cinéma vérité, intellectual disability, inclusion

Trailer

Into the Spotlight Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Into the Spotlight about?
On the heels of a tragedy and the COVID-19 pandemic, a Dallas-based theatre troupe comprised of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are determined to write, rehearse, and perform their 11th annual original musical.
Who directed Into the Spotlight?
Into the Spotlight was directed by Thaddeus D. Matula.
Who stars in Into the Spotlight?
Into the Spotlight stars Christi Hockel-Davenport, Andrea Parton, Daniel Wade, Sally Smith, Jason Carter, Nancy Appelman.
How long is Into the Spotlight?
Into the Spotlight has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
What genre is Into the Spotlight?
Into the Spotlight is a Documentary, Music film.
Where was Into the Spotlight produced?
Into the Spotlight was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Into the Spotlight?
The themes of Into the Spotlight include: Musical Spectacle.