Midsummer in Newtown

A gentle, quietly moving look at a grieving town finding small moments of joy and connection through putting on a play.

Directed by

Lloyd Kramer

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Jimmy Greene, Marla Mindelle

Overview

In the wake of the Sandy Hook tragedy, a theater production comes to Newtown, Connecticut, seeking to cast local children in a rock-pop version of A Midsummer Night's Dream. The project is aimed at healing the hearts and minds of a community devastated by the school shooting that occurred just over one year prior to production.

How it feels

Melancholic, warm, uplifting and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Grief, healing, family, art

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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