Ballou
86 minutes /
All ages /
2008 /
United States of America /
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Award winning documentary about the Marching Band "Ballou" from impoverished SE Washington DC
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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.
Features interviews and perspectives from Colin Powell, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Congressman John Lewis, and more.
Cast
: Darrell Watson: Rhia Hardman
: Lewis Franklin
: Kenneth Horne
: Colin Powell
: Rev. Jesse Jackson
: John Lewis
: Chuck Brown
: Denyce Graves
Crew
Camera Operator: Bobby Koeth IIICinematographer: Michael Patrei
Assistant Editor: Casey Callister
Camera Operator: Maiko Yoda Callister
Editor: Michael Patrei
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