Common Sense Media Review
By Gemma Agravante
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HBCU docu celebrates perseverance, teamwork, and Black joy.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 10+?
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Where to Watch
Videos and Photos
March
Parent and Kid Reviews
What's the Story?
MARCH is an eight-part series documenting members of the prestigious Prairie View A&M University's marching band, the "Marching Storm", and the historic legacy they seek to uphold. As the energy of a new school year takes off, students prepare for their first homecoming performance since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. Braiding interviews with video footage, the students share aspects of their personal lives, peer relationships, and academic responsibilities, describing the pressures of navigating life at the top of their skill sets.
Is It Any Good?
Representation matters, and this documentary provides in a fun watch, with just enough personal drama, cultural context, and historical content to keep the interest of teens and their caregivers. In March, the musicianship and endurance exhibited in this series inspires. The band members provide clear character examples of empathy, perseverance, accountability, and more. The musicians, drum majors, and dancers are experts in entertainment; the joy and energy from their performances will charm and delight.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the purpose of HBCUs. Viewers can use this opportunity for conversations around the history of segregation in the American South.
Why is it important for students of color to see other minorities succeeding in higher education and the arts?
What are some examples of teamwork and perseverance that stood out to you?
TV Details
- Premiere date : January 24, 2022
- Cast : Cheryl Horner McDonough , Jamail Shelton
- Network : CW
- Genre : Reality TV
- Topics : Arts and Dance , Friendship
- TV rating : NR
- Last updated : April 7, 2022
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