My Brother's Band by Maida Vale Primary School

My Brother's Band is a French comedy-drama film from 2024, one of France's biggest box office hits and award winner, screening at Alstonville Public School Hall on May 23, 2026. The story follows acclaimed conductor Thibaut, who discovers his adopted brother Jimmy in a local marching band amid his battle with leukemia, blending heartfelt family themes with classical, jazz, and contemporary French music. The evening begins at 6pm with gates opening for live jazz and contemporary performances by The Sax Maniacs, a saxophone band from the Ballina Concert Band, alongside sweet and savory food and drinks from the school parent group. The film runs from 7pm to 9:15pm, including an intermission, presented by the non-profit Duck Creek Film Society. Tickets include Film Society membership.