The Town That Was (2007)

Home is where the fire is.

The Town That Was (2007) poster

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.

Director: Chris Perkel, Georgie Roland
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 71 min
Release Date:
Music: Paul S. Henning
Cinematography: Chris Perkel
Editing: Chris Perkel
Production: Dog Player Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

fire, coal mining, ghost town, coal town

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More Films by Director: Chris Perkel, Georgie Roland
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who directed The Town That Was?
The Town That Was was directed by Chris Perkel, Georgie Roland.
How long is The Town That Was?
The Town That Was has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
What genre is The Town That Was?
The Town That Was is a Documentary film.
Where was The Town That Was produced?
The Town That Was was produced in United States of America.