From the 50 Yard Line

runtime: 94:28 min

It's not just a football field ... it's a stage! Experience the drama-filled life of a high school marching band.

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bandmom58 | Feb 25, 2012

Thank you for this film. I started marching band as an 7th grader some 40 years ago and i still tell great stories of the experience. When my children were making their decision as to whether to do marching band or not. My comment was " It is one of the hardest things you will do, but you will have memories to last a lifetime. Thanks!

inspiring | Jan 19, 2012

I have never been in a band before, but I have always sung in my church choir. I know the feeling of achievement and the high that you feel after the performance in knowing how beautiful it sounds. All accomplishments last a lifetime. This film was outstanding. I loved it.

From the 50 Yard Line

Take an exciting adventure through band camp, auditions, the marching season, and national competitions with a talented high school marching band. Witness 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. The primary vehicle to tell the story is the Centerville (Ohio) High School marching band from suburban Dayton, and former Grand National Champions. Recognizing that all bands, big and small, do amazing things, the film also portrays the band at Fairfax High School in Los Angeles, which has just recently started up again after being silenced for 18 years due to music budget cuts.

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