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The Town That Was

7.220071h 11mMovieDocumentary

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…

DirectorsChris Perkel·Georgie Roland

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Cast · Directed by Chris Perkel

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