Shanty Town (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film
Released in 2020, Shanty Town is a drama film directed by Matthew Stanasolovich, running about 60 minutes. “A nuclear fairy tale about friendship, isolation and the end of the world.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As the moon inches closer and closer to Earth, with the absolute intent to destroy it, inhabitants of the small desert community of Shanty Town, New Mexico ponder what to do with the time they have left. For Zeke Zappata and Barry Wolfsbricker, it means recording the greatest nuclear drone album of all time. With some help from Alejandro Navarro-Escalante, the self-proclaimed master of electronics, the dirty three dive deep into the world of their concept album. However, as time passes before their eyes, the group will be forced to confront that within a week’s time, everything will cease to exist.
Who’s in it. Shanty Town stars Jasper Johnson as Zeke Zappata, Sheldon Donenberg as Barry Wolfsbricker, Charles Witosky as Alejandro Navarro-Escalante and Rey Zane as Vivian Mophet.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shanty Town page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shanty Town tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shanty Town (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shanty Town change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Shanty Town?
- Shanty Town stars Jasper Johnson, Sheldon Donenberg, Charles Witosky and Rey Zane.
- When was Shanty Town released?
- Shanty Town was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.