Movies on the Map: Red, White and Brass

A Tongan superfan assembles a ragtag marching band to gain entry to the Rugby World Cup finals in this family comedy, based on a true story.

May 5, 2024
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location
Loew Auditorium, Black Family Visual Arts Center
Sponsored by
Hopkins Center for the Arts
Audience
Public
More information
Hopkins Center for the Arts
603 646 2422

A Tongan superfan assembles a ragtag marching band to gain entry to the Rugby World Cup finals in this family comedy, based on a true story.

When Wellington Tongan superfan Maka (John-Paul Foliaki) fails to secure tickets to a hometown Rugby World Cup match between France and Tonga, he reaches for… the nearest trumpet. Maka rallies his mates into a last-minute marching brass band to represent Tonga at the big game, and get into the stadium. Navigating gangsters, bureaucrats and skeptical community elders, he is undeterred by his lack of musical talent—and lack of proper instruments. 

For our group of unlikely heroes no mountain was too high, no valley too low, and no time limit too short to learn to play the tuba! This joyous and entertaining underdog story celebrates the 'extra-ness' and infectious positive energy that is a superpower for Tongans.

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Location
Loew Auditorium, Black Family Visual Arts Center
Sponsored by
Hopkins Center for the Arts
Audience
Public
More information
Hopkins Center for the Arts
603 646 2422