Press Quotes
“Critic's Pick.”
“Beautiful.”
“At the heart of this documentary from Marlon Johnson and Anne Flatté is a drum line in Louisville, Ky., that offers children a chance to engage with Black art and history….The film listens for this community’s heartbeat, finding its steady pulse just as expected: healthy and strong.”
– Teo Bugbee, The New York Times
“… a beautiful story of a legacy using art to build character. ‘River City’ shows how community is what matters in a child’s life.”
– Wanda Sabir, San Francisco Bay View National Black Newspaper
“River City Drumbeat is an edifying story of rhythm, passion, and rites of passage.”
– Bradley Gibson, Film Threat
“Amazing… a must.” ★★★★
– San Jose Mercury News
Common Sense Media Selection for Families ★★★★
“One of the most inspiring documentaries of the year.”
“...an indie movie miracle, a reminder that there is kindness and compassion and community in this world…”
– Randy Myers, Local News Matters
Press Clips
The New York Times: CRITIC’S PICK;
‘River City Drumbeat’ Review: A Community’s Pulse Proves Strong;
At the heart of this documentary from Marlon Johnson and Anne Flatté is a drum line in Louisville, Ky., that offers children a chance to engage with Black art and history.
Common Sense Media Selection for Families ★★★★
San Francisco Bay View National Black Newspaper: Wanda's Picks: River City Drumbeat
http://wandaspicks.com/owsley-brown-presents-river-city-drumbeat/
San Jose Mercury News - Streaming Movie Picks
The Hollywood Times: River City Drumbeat – Set To Be Released Virtually August 7, 2020
Austin Chronicle: Review: River City Drumbeat
Salon: "It makes your heart beat faster": Documentary celebrates the artistic side of Louisville's West End”
The Moveable Fest: Interview: Anne Flatte and Marlon Johnson on Capturing the Rhythm of Life in “River City Drumbeat”;
On a year spent in the company of Louisville's inspirational River City Drum Corp.
The Pop Break: ‘River City Drumbeat’ Review: A Textured, Quietly Powerful Documentary
The Philadelphia Globe: Culture: Documentary River City Drumbeat Shows Legacy Of Music Educators
What (Not) To Doc: In Virtual Release: RIVER CITY DRUMBEAT
KQED Arts: The Do List: Now Playing! Percussion, Pickles and Poetry in Your Living Room
Filmmaker Magazine: “Narratives Don’t Have Lower Thirds and IDs, Why Should Documentaries?”
Marlon Johnson and Anne Flatté on River City Drumbeat
Film Threat: Review: RIVER CITY DRUMBEAT
KALW Radio: 'River City Drumbeat' Is A Triumphant Story About The Power Of An Arts Education
Courier Journal: National release of 'River City Drumbeat' tells triumphant story of west Louisville program
San Francisco Chronicle: ‘River City Drumbeat’ shows the positive impact of music on at-risk youth
Wanda's Picks: Owsley Brown presents: River City Drumbeat
UK Film Review (via MaddWolf): River City Drumbeat film review ★★★
Local News Matters: Pass the Remote: Documentaries shine light on the world, a look at José Neto, and more
Mountain Xpress: Review: River City Drumbeat
iHeart Radio 105.3: New Releases: August 4 - 10
Berk Reviews: RIVER CITY DRUMBEAT (2019) REVIEWED BY JONATHAN BERK
Women and Hollywood: Trailers: Trailer Watch: Drumline Members Honor Their Culture, Ancestors, & Community in “River City Drumbeat”
Shepherd Express: Black Culture Matters for Building Lives, Community, in 'River City Drumbeat'
Irish Film Critic: MOVIE REVIEW: “RIVER CITY DRUMBEAT” IS A BEAUTIFUL, UPLIFTING STORY THAT MADE ME SO HAPPY
Wanda’s Picks: Wanda's Picks Radio Show Special: Guests today are:
10-Time Emmy-Winning Filmmaker Marlon Johnson and Award-Winning San Francisco Filmmaker Anne Flatté and Albert Shumake protégé and new director, River City Drum Corps. The film, River City Drumbeat
Eat Drink Films: River City Drumbeat: An Urban Heartbeat
48 Hills:
Clap your hands, stomp your feet for ‘River City Drumbeat’; "This is American history": New doc follows inspirational Louisville Black youth drum corps through transitional time.