Jumping the Line

Jumping the Line

2020 · 38 min · Documentary

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.

Directed by Michael Lentz

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