Situated in the Washington, DC district with the highest levels of poverty, teen pregnancy and school drop-outs in the area, Ballou has historically been know for its crime rather than academic success.

This documentary follows the Ballou Senior High School Marching Band, as they overcome their negative environment filled with guns, drugs, and violence. Instead they dedicated their lives to music in the hope that this will help bring together their community.

From their impoverished community just 3 miles away from the US Capitol building, their personal sacrifices lead them all the way to the national band competition. Political leaders and celebrities including Rev. Jesse Jackson, Gen (ret) Colin Powell and Congressman John Lewis all feature in the film, showing the importance a small marching band on their own lives and the community they live in.

" ...there were even some tears during the movie, it was really wonderful! "
- Laura Bush, First Lady

" You have got to see this documentary, it is an incredible story!"
- Ellen DeGeneres, the Ellen DeGeneres Show

"Watching this movie makes me understand why I am doing what I am doing...I thought it was amazing!"
- Michelle Rhee, Chancellor, DC Public Schools