Release Date: 1/6/2009 Original Release: 2002 Format: DVD Length: 127 minutes Rating:PG-13 (MPAA) Rating Reason: innuendo and language UPC: 024543488002 Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainm
Dramas, Coming Of Age, Theatrical Release, Drummers, Drums
Description
Charles Stone III's crowd-pleasing drama spotlights the previously unheralded world of university marching bands--more specifically, the cutthroat world that energizes Southern black campuses. Devon Miles (Nick Cannon) is a Harlem teenager who receives a full scholarship to attend Atlanta A&T University based on his excellent percussion talents. However, making the transition from hip-hop street drumming to the drumline of the school's legendary marching band is more challenging than Miles expected. For one, the band director, Dr. Lee (Orlando Jones), is determined to reclaim the national championship using old-school tactics, even though his traditional beliefs appear to be leaving A&T in the dust. And then there is Sean (Leonard Roberts), the current drum leader, who is threatened by Devon's skills and frustrated by his fierce individuality. These antagonistic forces, as well as the addition of a cheerleading love interest (Zoe Saldana), combine to test Devon's previously unshakeable confidence. As the season builds toward the BET Big Southern Classic and a showdown with rival Morris Brown University, Devon must swallow his pride and learn to be a team player if he wants his band to win the championship. DRUMLINE proves that any subject can make for an invigorating work of entertainment, if handled properly.
DVD Features
Keep Case Full Frame - 1.33 Widescreen - 1.85 Audio: Dolby Digital Surround - French, Spanish Dolby Digitla 5.1 - English Subtitles - Spanish - Optional Additional Release Material: Audio Commentary: Charles Stone III - Director Alternate Scenes: Deleted Scenes (4; w/ Optional Commentary) Featurette: 1. "Half-Time Heroes" 2. "The Real Battle of the Bands" 3. "Anatomy of a Drumline" Interactive Features: Branching Footage - Branched Extended Cut
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