Independent Lens
Make 'Em Dance: The Hackberry Ramblers' Story
The Hackberry Ramblers have been the life of the party since 1933, with their energetic blend of Cajun music and western swing.
Wannabe: Life and Death in a Small Town Gang
The gang-related murder/suicide of four teenagers rocks a quiet Wisconsin community.
- Series
- Independent Lens
- Premiere Date
- August 1, 1999
- Length
- 60 minutes
- Funding Initiative
- Open Call
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The Film
Wannabe examines the gang-related murder/suicide of four teenagers that rocked the quiet community of Appleton, Wisconsin in May 1995. This compelling program explores issues of race, family dysfunction, and youth violence in the context of one small, middle-American town.
