Ballou

About Ballou

Ballou is a 2008 English documentary film directed by Michael Patrei. It runs 90 minutes. The cast is led by Marion Barry, Chuck Brown and Lewis Franklin. It holds an IMDb rating of 8.0.

Ballou , a documentary film, follows the talented Washington, DC, Ballou Senior High School Marching Band, as they overcome their negative environment filled with guns, drugs, and violence, and uplift the community with music, dedication, and personal sacrifice. This Washington, DC, High School Marching Band--from an impoverished community just 3 miles away from the US Capitol building--is on its way to the national band competition. They are a family with heart and soul that use hard work, discipline, and compassion to overcome all obstacles. Political leaders and celebrities including Rev. Jesse Jackson, Gen (ret) Colin Powell, Congressman John Lewis, Marion Barry, Denyce Graves, DC Mayor Adrian Fenty and Chuck Brown are featured in the film to show the importance of a small marching band in the lives the band members and in the community.

Director

Michael Patrei

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Where can I watch Ballou?

Ballou is not currently streaming in India. It is available on IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and Fawesome in other regions.

Is Ballou available on OTT in India?

No. Ballou is not part of any Indian OTT platform's streaming catalogue.

Is Ballou on Netflix?

No. Ballou is not on Netflix in India, and it is not streaming on any other Indian OTT platform right now.

Is Ballou on JioHotstar?

No. Ballou is not on JioHotstar in India, and it is not streaming on any other Indian OTT platform right now.

Is Ballou on Prime Video?

No. Ballou is not on Prime Video in India, and it is not streaming on any other Indian OTT platform right now.

Can I watch Ballou online for free?

Ballou is not available on any free or subscription service in India at the moment. Beware of pirated "full movie" streams — they are illegal and unsafe.

When did Ballou release?

Ballou released on 11 September 2008.