Ballou
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| Producer(s) | Casey Callister |
| Director(s) | Michael Patrei |
| Release Date | 2008 |
| Runtime | 90 min |
| Format(s) | video, DVD |
| Youth Media | no |
| Educational Materials | Yes |
Film Description
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.
| Official Site | www.balloumovie.com |
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| Contact | casey@gardenthieves.com |
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| Related Issues | Educational reform, African-American, U.S./Foreign Relations, Africa, Death & Dying, Poverty, Illiteracy, Juvenile Justice, Youth, Racial Justice, International, Human Rights, Health/Health Advocacy, Economic Justice, Criminal Justice |
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