“Critic's Pick.”

“Beautiful.”

“At the heart of this documentary from Marlon Johnson and Anne Flatté is a drum line in Louisville, Ky., that offers children a chance to engage with Black art and history….The film listens for this community’s heartbeat, finding its steady pulse just as expected: healthy and strong.”
– Teo Bugbee, The New York Times

“… a beautiful story of a legacy using art to build character. ‘River City’ shows how community is what matters in a child’s life.”
– Wanda Sabir, San Francisco Bay View National Black Newspaper

“River City Drumbeat is an edifying story of rhythm, passion, and rites of passage.”
– Bradley Gibson, Film Threat

“Amazing… a must.” ★★★★
– San Jose Mercury News

Common Sense Media Selection for Families ★★★★

“One of the most inspiring documentaries of the year.”
“...an indie movie miracle, a reminder that there is kindness and compassion and community in this world…”
– Randy Myers, Local News Matters