The Line
“examining the fault lines in our system through the words of the brave people who show up every day to care for us all”
Synopsis
A new documentary play crafted from firsthand interviews with New York City medical first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Line cuts through the media and political noise to reveal the lived experiences of frontline medical workers in New York and their battle to save lives in a system built to serve the bottom line.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 8, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jessica Blank
- Screenplay & Story
- Jessica Blank, Erik Jensen
- Original Score
- Aimee Mann
- Original Title
- The Line
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- The Public Theater (Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director; Patrick Willingham, Executive Director), The Public Theatre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jessica Blank
Jessica Blank, Erik Jensen
Aimee Mann
Department Leadership Roster
Jessica Blank
Writer
Jessica Blank
Director
Erik Jensen
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Line
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Line about?
A new documentary play crafted from firsthand interviews with New York City medical first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Line cuts through the media and political noise to reveal the lived experiences of frontline medical workers in New York and their battle to save lives in a system built to serve the bottom line.
Who directed The Line?
The Line was directed by Jessica Blank.
Who stars in The Line?
The principal cast of The Line includes Alison Pill, Santino Fontana, Arjun Gupta, John Ortiz, Nicholas Pinnock.
When was The Line released and how long is it?
The Line was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The Line?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Line was composed by Aimee Mann.