The Band That Wouldn't Die (2009)

You can heal all wounds with a fight song.

The Band That Wouldn't Die (2009) poster

In late March of 1984, a moving company secretly packed up the Baltimore Colts’ belongings and its fleet of vans sneaked off in the darkness of the early morning. Leaving a city of deeply devoted fans in shock and disbelief. What caused owner Robert Irsay to turn his back on a town that was as closely linked to its team as any in the NFL? Academy Award-winning filmmaker Barry Levinson, himself a long-standing Baltimore Colts fanatic, will probe that question in light of the changing relationship of sports to community. Through the eyes of members of the Colts Marching Band, Levinson will illustrate how a fan base copes with losing the team that it loves.

Director: Barry Levinson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Marcelo Zarvos, Chris Maxwell, Phil Hernandez
Editing: Aaron Yanes
Production: Severn River Productions, Baltimore Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

sports, american football, marching band, american football team, sports documentary, nfl (national football league), indianapolis colts, baltimore, maryland, baltimore ravens

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Band That Wouldn't Die about?
In late March of 1984, a moving company secretly packed up the Baltimore Colts’ belongings and its fleet of vans sneaked off in the darkness of the early morning. Leaving a city of deeply devoted fans in shock and disbelief. What caused owner Robert Irsay to turn his back on a town that was as closely linked to its team as any in the NFL? Academy Award-winning filmmaker Barry Levinson, himself a long-standing Baltimore Colts fanatic, will probe that question in light of the changing relationship of sports to community. Through the eyes of members of the Colts Marching Band, Levinson will illustrate how a fan base copes with losing the team that it loves.
Who directed The Band That Wouldn't Die?
The Band That Wouldn't Die was directed by Barry Levinson.
Who stars in The Band That Wouldn't Die?
The Band That Wouldn't Die stars Paul Tagliabue, Art Modell, Barry Levinson, Jim Irsay.
How long is The Band That Wouldn't Die?
The Band That Wouldn't Die has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
What genre is The Band That Wouldn't Die?
The Band That Wouldn't Die is a Documentary film.
Where was The Band That Wouldn't Die produced?
The Band That Wouldn't Die was produced in United States of America.