How important is the arts for kids? Ask a lot of conservatives, and they'll say not very. They'll say school is all about teaching "practical" subjects like math and English. They need to watch this film.
This movie focuses on kids in bad neighborhoods in New Orleans, neighborhoods where people get shot in a way that never happened in the white suburban neighborhood I grew up in. And playing in a marching band isn't just something to do, but something that gives them purpose and pride.
There are wonderful, touching scenes, sad moments, and a sort of marching band music that is nothing like the Sousa marches I always associate with marching bands. The movie captures its world beautifully and makes us care about its people.
Honestly, I'm not that big on documentaries and wouldn't have watched it if my girlfriend hadn't contributed to its kickstarter, but I'm so glad I saw it.
This movie focuses on kids in bad neighborhoods in New Orleans, neighborhoods where people get shot in a way that never happened in the white suburban neighborhood I grew up in. And playing in a marching band isn't just something to do, but something that gives them purpose and pride.
There are wonderful, touching scenes, sad moments, and a sort of marching band music that is nothing like the Sousa marches I always associate with marching bands. The movie captures its world beautifully and makes us care about its people.
Honestly, I'm not that big on documentaries and wouldn't have watched it if my girlfriend hadn't contributed to its kickstarter, but I'm so glad I saw it.