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Ballou (2008)

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80
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NR 1 hr 30 minSep 11th, 2008Documentary
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Ballou , a documentary film, follows the talented Washington, DC, Ballou Senior High School Marching Band, as they overcome their negative environment filled with guns, drugs, and violence, and uplift the community with music, dedication, and personal sacrifice. This Washington, DC, High School Marching Band--from an impoverished community just 3 miles away from the US Capitol building--is on its way to the national band competition. They are a family with heart and soul that use hard work, discipline, and compassion to overcome all obstacles. Political leaders and celebrities including Rev. Jesse Jackson, Gen (ret) Colin Powell, Congressman John Lewis, Marion Barry, Denyce Graves, DC Mayor Adrian Fenty and Chuck Brown are featured in the film to show the importance of a small marching band in the lives the band members and in the community.
StarringMarion BarryChuck BrownLewis Franklin
DirectorMichael Patrei
WriterMichael Patrei

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:September 11th, 2008
On DVD & Blu-ray:November 18th, 2008 - Buy DVD
Original Language:English