Ballou

Movie

Ballou

★ 8.0(1)20081h 30m

Ballou is streaming on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 17 June 2026.

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Director: Michael Patrei
Release date: 2008-09-11
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America

About Ballou

Ballou is a 2008 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Michael Patrei, starring Marion Barry, Chuck Brown and Lewis Franklin. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Ballou in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Marion Barry

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Chuck Brown

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Lewis Franklin

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Denyce Graves

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Rhia Hardman

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Kenneth Horne

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Jesse Jackson

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Colin Powell

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Darrell Watson

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Ballou in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Ballou on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Ballou on Netflix?+

Ballou is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel.

How long is Ballou?+

Ballou has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in Ballou?+

Ballou stars Marion Barry, Chuck Brown, Lewis Franklin, Denyce Graves and Rhia Hardman.

When did Ballou come out?+

Ballou is a 2008 movie directed by Michael Patrei.

What genre is Ballou?+

Ballou is Documentary film.

Who directed Ballou?+

Ballou was directed by Michael Patrei.