The Whole Gritty City (2013)
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- 1h 29min
- Documentary, Music
- 04 May 2016 (France)
- Movie
Young members of 3 New Orleans school marching bands grow up in America's most musical city, and one of its most dangerous. Their band directors get them ready to perform in the Mardi Gras parades, and teach them to succeed and to survive.
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Kirk Dugar Jr. | ... |
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Brandon Franklin | ... |
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Jazz Henry | ... |
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Lonzie Jackson | ... |
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Christopher Lee | ... |
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Wilbert Rawlins Jr. | ... |
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Lawrence Rawlins | ... |
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Dinerral Shavers | ... |
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Jarett Shorts | ... |
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Derrick Tabb | ... |
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Jaron Williams | ... |
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Directed by
| Richard Barber | ||
| Andre Lambertson | ... | (co-director) |
Produced by
| Richard Barber | ... | producer |
| Amy J. Boyd | ... | associate producer |
| Jim Browne | ... | co-producer |
| Dollena Campbell | ... | associate producer |
Cinematography by
| Andre Lambertson | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Richard Barber | ||
Editorial Department
| Neal Kassner | ... | color timer |
Sound Department
| Casey Coleman | ... | sound mixer |
| Michael Ruschak | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Jake Springfield | ... | sound mixer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Richard Barber | ... | camera operator |
| Jake Springfield | ... | additional photography |
Additional Crew
| Karen Shatzkin | ... | legal services |
Production Companies
Distributors
- RV Distribution (2016) (France) (theatrical)
- CBS (2014) (United States) (tv)
- Vyre Network (2013) (United States) (video)
- Vyre Network (2022) (World-wide) (VHS)
- Vyre Network (2022) (World-wide) (video)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The Whole Gritty City follows three New Orleans marching bands rising up in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. As the bands' directors teach their students music and prepare them to march in Mardi Gras parades, they also battle for their lives and souls. The film follows kids one step away from the lures and dangers of the streets, through moments of setback, loss, discovery, and triumph. What happens in their bands reveals the power and resilience of a culture. Written by Anonymous |
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Did You Know?
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Wilbert Rawlins Jr.:
I'm the last one living. See more » |