See more about the film and get the DVD with deleted scenes, Director Interviews, and more at FromThe50YardLine.com.
The award winning documentary, "From The 50 Yard Line" takes the viewer on an emotional ride of experiencing what it is like to be in a marching band. Join "Generation Next" on a journey through band camp, auditions, the marching season, and competing for National fame. Get caught up in the story of following these teenagers and see how it changes their lives. You will never look at a marching band the same again. The film has screened in hundreds of cities around the world, winning 16 awards at film festivals, and has been translated into 3 languages. "From The 50 Yard Line" is also required viewing at several prestigious music universities. Whether you have been in the band or not, this film is an entertaining viewing experience.
"It's part reality show, part music video, part drama, part comedy and full on entertainment!"
"It shares its place in filmmaking with documentaries such as 'Spellbound', 'Wordplay' and 'Strictly Ballroom'" - KPCW, Park City, UT
REVIEW: 'A new independent film delivers an emotional, insightful look into the student marching band experience. 'Some of the best moments feature students sharing from-the-heart comments about how important band has become in their lives. The power of belonging is evident when students tell their fellow members that band has helped them overcome fears and deal with life issues. ' 'This is a high-quality production, with sweeping camera shots and a perfectly synchronized score. The soundtrack incorporates both soaring orchestrations and indie rock tunes that would be worthy of a separate release on CD. The film is expertly paced, with highs and lows that will move you along an emotional rollercoaster. One moment you choke up during a kid's speech, then you laugh out loud during on-the-street interviews where non-band folks try to define band terminology. ' 'The humor and variety broaden the film's appeal to make it entertaining for people outside of the band activity. The film takes fun, unexpected turns, such as the scene showing animals from the nearby zoo as they respond to the music. Another interesting segment is when drill designer Michael Gaines explains his craft. The corresponding video becomes a split screen showing Gaines' original computerized drill formations along with high-camera video of the band performing the same drill. '
--Ken Martinson, Marching.com
REVIEW: "From The 50 Yard Line" is a movie that every student, parent, educator and school administrator MUST see! This film is able to sum up in an extraordinary hour and a half documentary, the reason why every music educator, music student and parent/supporter makes the sacrifices that they all make for the love of music and why music should be an integrated part of every school's curriculum across the country! "From The 50 Yard Line" will become a motivation tool that every music educator can use to motivate his or her students with, and community can use to push for the reinstatement or advancement of their local music program. Director, Doug Lantz and his crew have introduced the country to the world of the marching arts and how it can better a student socially, emotionally and academically. Through this awakening, he might just help our political leaders across the country realize how the choices that they have made over the past twenty years have adversely affected or eliminated our school music programs, music's crucial and vital importance in the development of our children and inspire them to help save music education in America!
--David M. Marshall, Director of Bands: Somerset High School - Somerset, MA --Director/President of the East Bay Summer Wind Ensemble - Bristol, RI
REVIEW: "This film will lift your spirits ... You don't have to have been in band to appreciate this film."
--Michelle Anderson, Columbus Int'l Film Festival
See more about the film and get the DVD with deleted scenes, Director Interviews, and more at FromThe50YardLine.com.
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