In late March of 1984, a moving company secretly packed up the Baltimore Colts’ belongings and its fleet of vans snuck off in the darkness of the early morning, leaving a city of deeply devoted fans in shock and disbelief. More than most NFL teams, the Colts were an integral part of the city, and fans struggled to cope with losing the team they loved. Academy Award-winning filmmaker Barry Levinson (Rain Man, The Natural), himself a long-standing Baltimore Colts’ fanatic, probes the changing relationship of sports to community and tells the story of the city’s loss through the eyes of the Baltimore Colt’s Marching Band. For the 12 years that the city was without an NFL team, the band continued to play, acting as musical ambassadors for the city, keeping football alive until the NFL returned. Bonus: – 2 Director’s Statements – 3 Features o Good Morning America o Baltimore Colts Fight Song o Robert Isray Press Conference – 2 Interviews o Outside the Lines o Sports Legend Museum (Michael Gibbons)
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March 22, 2010
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I strongly suggest this documentary to anyone. This documentary isn’t just for Ravens fans. Yes it gives a little history of football, but it really shows what dedication and team work can really do. It’s an incredible story that should be recognized. People don’t always see Marching Band as being something worth paying attention to. If it wasn’t for John, there would be no us, we wouldn’t exist. It’s a story that can relate to anyone who watches it. I never really understood what happened in the past because it happened when I was a baby. I have heard people talk about it, but I felt like I was able to experience it by watching this. Watching this documentary showed me why I love this band.