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Shimmer (1993)

NR · 1993-10-01 · 1h 35m · EN
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Stories of a Detention Farm, From One Who Lived There.

The solo actor in Shimmer tells the story by becoming each character in turn. The play takes place in 1956, in a harsh Midwestern juvenile detention center, where two boys befriend each other.

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John HansonDirectorJohn O'KeefeWriter

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Marcus KlempMarcus KlempJohn 'Spacy' CallahanElijah James ShepardElijah James ShepardGary Finch (as Elijah Shepard)Mary Beth HurtMary Beth HurtMotherTom BowerTom BowerMr. SpeckClem Tucker Jr.Clem Tucker Jr.Teats BowerPatrick LaBrecquePatrick LaBrecqueTony KemlerJake BuseyJake BuseyRichard HalversonMichael HylandMichael HylandDavey RydellRobert BreulerRobert BreulerMr. KibbyMary ForcadeMary ForcadeMrs. SpeckBenjamin SalisburyBenjamin SalisburyYoung SpacyWilliam Francis McGuireWilliam Francis McGuireFather

Keywords

Coming of agePlayIndependent filmIowaJuvenile detentionJuvenile detention center

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityComing Of Age · Play · Independent FilmDialogue densityDramaDirector preference419595Actor preference108416 · 30905 · 22750Country preferenceUs

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What is Shimmer about?

The solo actor in Shimmer tells the story by becoming each character in turn. The play takes place in 1956, in a harsh Midwestern juvenile detention center, where two boys befriend each other.

How long is Shimmer?

Shimmer has a runtime of 95 minutes.