PROVIDENCE, R.I.—A documentary about the youngest person killed in The Station nightclub fire will be screened in Providence next month.
The film, "41," will be shown at the Cable Car Cinema and Cafe from March 3-13. It focuses on Nicholas O'Neill, who was 18 years old when he and 99 other people were killed in the Feb. 20, 2003, fire at The Station nightclub in West Warwick.
The film, co-directed by O'Neill's older brother, Chris, includes video footage of O'Neill as well as family members and friends reminiscing about the teenager's life.
"Hopefully, people will find Nicky a compelling person and his story to be compelling on its own," he said.
Chris O'Neill said the idea for "41" came as he and the co-director, Christian de Rezendes, were working on a film version of a play his younger brother wrote before his death about teenagers who die and return as guardian angels.
After the fire, the play seemed almost prophetic, O'Neill said.
"On some level, Nicky knew that he was going to pass and he was writing this play to prepare us," he said.
The play, titled "They Walk Among Us," will air on statewide television Wednesday, the fifth anniversary of the fire.
