Point & Drive Documentary and Screening
The film depicts a chronological depiction of the band’s legacy under the direction of Dr. William P. Foster, who is known for his influence in setting the standard for how many marching bands operate today. With untold stories from five generations of band classes between 1961 and 2013, it explains what it takes to be a part of such a historical entity.
This screening, in particular, was done in partnership with the Precision Incorporated Summer Band Camp. The camp provides an opportunity for students to receive exceptional instruction from some of the best band directors, clinicians, and dance instructors in America, including the creative team behind the movies Drumline and Drumline: A New Beat.
“We recognize that our youth could be doing anything else, but we support initiatives like Precision Incorporated particularly in an age where music is being taken out of our schools,” says Mitchell.
Brandi Mitchell's Marching Band Experience
A former clarinet player in Florida A&M's Marching 100 herself, Brandi Mitchell is reminded that she stands on the shoulders of giants and hopes that this film will connect with not only middle and high school age students but adults experiencing a transitional period of self-discovery as well.
“There is a discipline that is required to achieve one’s definition of success. Point and Drive helps reignite that passion in those who want to recalibrate the current season of their lives.”
Notable Atlanta Community Members in Attendance
The audience comprised of proud parents, community influencers, and tastemakers. HBCU alumni from Florida A&M University, North Carolina A&T University, Bethune-Cookman University, Tennessee State University, Morehouse College, Southern University, Central State University, and more were also in attendance.
They were able to listen to personal accounts from successful alumni such as Grammy Winning Jazz legends like Scotty Barnhart, Wycliffe Gordon and Vincent Gardner, and famous artists like Dwele. Shot over a three-year period, the documentary consists of unprecedented original interviews, music, live performances, dancing and rare archival footage and images of the process of mastering the renowned Point and Drive technique.
Director of Bands at FAMU Dr. Shelby R. Chipman and Owner of Supreme Fish Delight Restaurants Waleed Shamsid-Deen were also in attendance. Tickets for future screenings are available at pointanddrivemovie.com.
About Brandi Mitchell
Brandi Mitchell is the owner of Koris Publishing, a multi-faceted publishing and media company which helps to monetize the messages, intellectual property, and personas of great brands to its audience through producing high caliber products in print, television, film, and digital media. She has the privilege of working with talents such as Steve Harvey, Anthony Mackie, Ruby Dee, Eric Benet, Chrisette Michelle Hector Elizondo, and Eminem; as well as TV Networks including TLC, BET, MTV, TBS, and TV ONE. Her experience and intrigue to production allowed her to dig deeper to explore how to tell a story, engage talent, make a project marketable, and bring truth to an audience to empower them to take action or see subjects in a true light.Source: Ask April Love, LLC
