Synopsis
Members of the Ballou Senior High School Marching Band rise above their violence-filled Washington, D.C., neighborhood in this documentary, which follows the group as they try to achieve their dream of winning the national marching band competition. Inspired by their tireless director, Darrell Watson, and helped by a dedicated team of volunteers, the musical teens put their heads, hearts and souls into making the band the best it can be.
Prizes and Awards

White House Screening

BET Networks TV Premiere Sep 2009

Syracuse International Film Festival

Arizona Black Film Showcase

Urban World Film Festival

Black Earth Film Festival

Hollywood Black Film Festival

San Diego Black Film Festival
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Production Credit |
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Production Company: |
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Garden Thieves Pictures
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Producer: |
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Casey Callister
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Director: |
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Michael Patrei
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Cast: |
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Darrell Watson
Rhia Hardman
Kenneth Horne
Lewis Franklin
Colin Powell
Rev Jesse Jackson
John Lewis
Denyce Graves
Marion Barry
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