Jumping the Line (2020)
A private high school produces The Wiz as their spring musical in an effort to encourage more students of color to join the drama club. The students learn that, at heart, acting is an exercise in empathy. Throughout the production, both students and staff discover the value of listening to the stories of people with different experiences.
Director: Michael Lentz
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 38 min
Release Date: January 11, 2020
Music: Sam Barham, Jodi Hoffman
Editing: Michael Lentz
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jumping the Line about?
- A private high school produces The Wiz as their spring musical in an effort to encourage more students of color to join the drama club. The students learn that, at heart, acting is an exercise in empathy. Throughout the production, both students and staff discover the value of listening to the stories of people with different experiences.
- Who directed Jumping the Line?
- Jumping the Line was directed by Michael Lentz.
- How long is Jumping the Line?
- Jumping the Line has a runtime of 38m (38 minutes).
- What genre is Jumping the Line?
- Jumping the Line is a Documentary film.