VIDEO: BWW Exclusive - First Look - Inspirational New Documentary JANEY MAKES A PLAY, Out Today

Inspirational new documentary JANEY MAKES A PLAY will be released in US theatres on June 24 by Uncork'd Entertainment. BWW has an exclusive first look below! The film, expected to be one of the most talked-about documentaries of 2016, will get a digital release on June 28.

Janey, from director Jared Callahan, follows 90-year old Janey (Callahan's own grandmother) as she writes and directs her latest original, socially relevant community theatre production for the small town in which she lives. Battling through the current recession, the colorful troupe of faithful townspeople cope with their own struggles by telling their story on stage.

Janey Makes A Play is produced by Callahan and Brent Ryan.

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