From The 50 Yard Line (2007)

The 94 minute documentary film From the 50 Yard Line presents the football field not only as a sports venue but also as a stage for the marching band The viewer goes on an exciting adventure through band camp auditions the marching season and the regional and national competitions in 2006 You see the great rewards of disciplined practice the overlooked technical artistry of the group endeavor and the important life changing effects of instrumental music education Another layer delves into the misconceptions about marching band showing band nerds in a whole new light