Synopsis
Alumni from Houston's storied Kashmere High School Stage Band return home after 35 years to play a tribute concert for their beloved band leader who turned the struggling jazz band into a world-class funk powerhouse in the early 1970s.
Scores
Overall Score
34.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
14.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
30.6%
Review Aggregate
88.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 100% of 27 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize uplifting, family-friendly, emotional. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
upliftingfamily-friendlyemotionalhistoricalfunnylightheartedrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conrad Johnson | 2011 | $5,000 | $7,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score100.0
RT critic review count28
Rotten Tomatoes audience score85.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating7.6
IMDb votes562
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2011 | $143,986 | $200,838 |
| International | 2011 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2011 | $143,986 | $200,838 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2011 | $71,993 | $100,419 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2011 | $1,574,000 | $2,195,481 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2011 | $506,000 | $705,790 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2011 | $2,879,000 | $4,015,750 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2011 | $6,866,000 | $9,576,986 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2011 | $71,993 | $100,419 |
| Total Revenues | 2011 | $11,968,986 | $16,694,845 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2011 | $250,000 (est) | $348,711 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2011 | $115,000 (est) | $160,407 (est) |
| Participations | 2011 | $479,000 | $668,129 |
| Residuals ? | 2011 | $798,000 | $1,113,084 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2011 | $50,000 | $69,742 |
| Total Expenses | 2011 | $1,692,000 | $2,360,073 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2011 | $10,276,986 | $14,334,772 |
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