From The 50 Yard Line
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From The 50 Yard Line

0.0 / 10 2007 1h 34mNR English
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Storyline

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.

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FK

Fran Kick

Self

Lead

What People Are Saying

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A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Doug Lantz's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
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Every frame feels alive. From The 50 Yard Line is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker