Movie clips to show or tell
Plus: Honor Among Thieves and Dangerous Mixed Signals
January 1, 2004
Drumline
Set-up: A talented percussionist from Harlem who receives a full scholarship to Atlanta A&T University learns about more than the marching band in the movie Drumline. Devon Miles discovers the transition from hip-hop street drumming to the drumline of a university's celebrated marching band is more challenging than he expected. Devon constantly deviates from the protocol outlined by band director, Dr. Lee. He provokes a fight on the field at halftime; and he violates the philosophy of band unity by showing off.
Scene (show or tell): One morning before sunrise, the band's incoming freshmen are lined up on the football field like army recruits. Returning band members observe from the sidelines. The freshmen all wear white T-shirts except Devon. Dr. Lee addresses them like a boot camp sergeant. When a few stragglers arrive tardy, the director asks one of them to identify his roommate. The embarrassed latecomer points to Devon.
Dr. Lee asks Devon why his roommate was late. He responds that his roommate likely overslept. When the band director inquires why he didn't wake him, Devon flippantly answers, "I'm not his mother." Put off by Devon's smart mouth, Dr. Lee repeats the dialogue loud enough for the entire band to hear. Then he barks out, "Section leaders. What is our concept?"
The veteran band members shout out, "One band, one sound!"
Dr. Lee repeats the slogan: "One band, one sound! When one of us is late, we are all late. When one of us looks or sounds bad, we all look and sound bad."
Staring at the freshmen, he asks, "So, what's the concept?"
"One band, one sound," the freshmen call out loudly.
Dr. Lee continues, "Now I want ten laps from all those who are 'not their roommate's mama.'"
Conclusion: How many times would ...
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