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By Diondra K. Brown
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Uplifting, diverse documentary inspired by viral movement.
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Homeschool Musical: Class of 2020
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What's the Story?
HOMESCHOOL MUSICAL: CLASS OF 2020 is hosted by Tony Award-winner Laura Benanti, and the seven high school seniors she selected to sing and produce #SunshineSong videos. During the documentary we meet Annie, Isaiah, Elizabeth, Jefferey, Fischer, Joseph, and Alana. Each high school senior shares how COVID-19 impacted their lives and their last year of high school; stories vary from becoming homeless to realizing they are a Trans person. Everyone is given the opportunity to perform a song that is meaningful to them; covers of songs by Florence + the Machine and Sam Smith are included, among others. They are able to come together in the end and sing.
Is It Any Good?
A wonderful documentary that embodies the quote, "when there aren't words, there's music." At at time when the future of the world was unknown Homeschool Musical: Class of 2020 shows how we can come together to use our voice and make something beautiful. This is a multi-layered special that also explores teen mental health issues during COVID-19. This is an inspirational and diverse piece that helps us remember to have hope and never stop doing what we love.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the seven music videos produced by the high schoolers. Which song was your favorite? Which visual production was your favorite? Why?
What is something you missed out on because of COVID-19? How did it make you feel? Did you make up for this missed event in some way?
How do you think it made the seven high school seniors feel to be selected for this documentary, out of the thousands of video submissions?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : December 17, 2020
- Cast : Laura Benanti
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : HBO Max
- Genre : Documentary
- Topics : Arts ( Music and Sing-Along ) , Friendship
- Run time : 51 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : December 5, 2025
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