"The Whole Gritty City" takes us on a journey into the lives of young musicians in New Orleans, where the city's vibrant music scene intersects with the harsh realities of poverty and violence. Through the eyes of three marching band directors, we see how music can be both a source of hope and a means of escape for kids growing up in one of America's toughest cities. As they prepare for the biggest performance of their lives - the Mardi Gras parades - we witness the transformative power of music and the unbreakable spirit of the city's youth.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Whole Gritty City include Amy, Desolation Center, The Doors: Live at the Hollywood Bowl, El camino más largo, My Father And The Man In Black, Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda.