The Whole Gritty City is a unique, fascinating window into the world of New Orleans school marching bands. The documentary follows kids in three bands as the directors get them ready to perform in the Mardi Gras parades, and teach them to succeed and to survive. Through moments of setback, loss, discovery, and triumph, these children and their adult leaders reveal the power and resilience of a culture. A 2016 ALA Notable Video. AWARDSNABJ 2015 Salute to Excellence Television Finalist, Christopher Award