
On Guard: A Story of American Youth
Set in the hallways of Bel Air High School in El Paso, Texas, the documentary follows an all-girl Color Guard team as they balance the pressures of adolescence with the demands of competitive performance. As they prepare for the WGI World Championships, a devastating mass shooting strikes their hometown. In response, the team creates a tribute performance, transforming their sport into an expression of collective grief, pride, and resistance.
- Year: 2025
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- Genre: Documentary
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- Keyword: high school, sports, texas, high school sports, coming of age, documentary film, el paso, teenagers, color guard
- Director: Allen Otto
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