SummaryFor nearly three decades, Edward “Nardie” White has led an after-school community drum corp (River City Drum Corp) in Louisville, Kentucky drawing on Pan-African culture and music to reach and mentor youth in his West End neighborhood. Now in his sixties, Mr. White feels he must step down to allow the drum corp to evolve with a new generation. R... Read More
Directed By:Anne Flatte, Marlon Johnson
River City Drumbeat
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Aug 6, 2020
100
Though the movie does include footage of drum performances, it doesn’t move at the clip of sticks on snares. Instead, the film listens for this community’s heartbeat, finding its steady pulse just as expected: healthy and strong.
Aug 8, 2020
78
The larger message of River City Drumbeat isn't just about how important White has been to his community. It's about how important community is.
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Production Company:
- Owsley Brown Presents
Release Date:Aug 7, 2020
Duration:1 h 35 m
Awards
Miami Film Festival
• 1 Nomination
American Black Film Festival
• 1 Nomination
Heartland International Film Festival
• 1 Nomination
