My husband and I saw it on Sunday and it was PACKED!! It was GREAT!!!! Even though I was not afforded the opportunity to join a band in school (thanks, mom and dad!!) this movie made me want to go and join one. It had a positive message for everyone and it did not emphasize the race issue. I hope it comes out on video soon so that I can show it to my middle schoolers. I'm thinking about going to see it again!!!!