The Whole Gritty City

Directed byRichard Barber, Andre Lambertson

The Whole Gritty City

Directed byRichard Barber, Andre Lambertson
  • ORIGINAL LANGUAGE EN
  • SUBTITLES FR
  • COUNTRY Etats-Unis
  • 2014
  • Duration 89
  • Prices 9.80 €, 7.80 €, 7.00 €, 6.50 €
  • Moderator ticket Art. 27, Ticket Last Minute
  • Abonnement Carte 5 places Galeries, UGC Unlimited, Cineville Pass

Synopsis

The documentary follows three New Orleans school bands: Rabouin High School Band, founded by Dinerral Shavers, O. Perry Walker Band,The Roots of Music. These bands prepare for Mardi Gras parades, offering young people a positive alternative to the challenges of their environment. The film highlights how the music and discipline of the bands help these teenagers navigate a city marked by violence and poverty.

Synopsis

The documentary follows three New Orleans school bands: Rabouin High School Band, founded by Dinerral Shavers, O. Perry Walker Band,The Roots of Music. These bands prepare for Mardi Gras parades, offering young people a positive alternative to the challenges of their environment. The film highlights how the music and discipline of the bands help these teenagers navigate a city marked by violence and poverty.