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759: Boy Scouts of Harlem (2009)
A moving story of an unique Boy Scout troop in Harlem.
759 captures beautifully the hardships and successes of being a young teen in a Boy Scout troop from the inner city. The chosen story line for this film was bold and unpretentious. The story follows a new scout, Keith, on his first camping expedition with troop 759. As Keith struggles through his first days, the camera quietly captures his unrelenting determination. The beautiful "cut" of 759 keeps the viewer intimately engaged and invites the viewer to participate by cheering the accomplishments of Keith and his fellow scouts as they near the end of their summer scouting experience. The haunting music adds a special nostalgia to the picture. Keith's mother's voice is the voice you hear that guides him and cheers him on through his challenges. As camp ends, the viewer wishes for the next season to begin. Essentially, 759 has heart! Bravi!