The Band That Wouldn't Die(2009)
You can heal all wounds with a fight song.
The Band That Wouldn't Die Synopsis
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.
The Band That Wouldn't Die (2009) is a documentary film directed by Barry Levinson, released on October 13, 2009 with a runtime of 53m. It stars Paul Tagliabue, Art Modell, Barry Levinson and Jim Irsay. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Barry Levinson
- Producers:
- Stan Flint, Erin Leyden, Jason Sosnoff
- Composer:
- Marcelo Zarvos
- Production:
- Severn River Productions, Baltimore Films
- Status:
- Released
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The Band That Wouldn't Die Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Paul Tagliabue
Paul Tagliabue
as Self (archive footage)
- Art Modell
Art Modell
as Self (archive footage)
Barry Levinson
as Self
- Jim Irsay
Jim Irsay
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Barry Levinson, produced by Stan Flint, Erin Leyden and Jason Sosnoff.
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The Band That Wouldn't Die Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 17 ratings.
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The Band That Wouldn't Die – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Band That Wouldn't Die online?
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Who stars in The Band That Wouldn't Die?
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The main cast of The Band That Wouldn't Die (2009) includes Paul Tagliabue, Art Modell, Barry Levinson and Jim Irsay. The film was directed by Barry Levinson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Band That Wouldn't Die released?
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The Band That Wouldn't Die was released on October 13, 2009 and runs for 53m.
Is The Band That Wouldn't Die worth watching?
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The Band That Wouldn't Die (2009) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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