On Guard: A Story of American Youth
Synopsis
Set in the hallways of Bel Air High School in El Paso, Texas, the documentary follows an all-girl Color Guard team as they balance the pressures of adolescence with the demands of competitive performance. As they prepare for the WGI World Championships, a devastating mass shooting strikes their hometown. In response, the team creates a tribute performance, transforming their sport into an expression of collective grief, pride, and resistance.
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On Guard: A Story of American Youth | Official Trailer | Gravitas VenturesOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-07-25
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allen Otto
- Original Title
- On Guard: A Story of American Youth
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allen Otto
Christopher Gill
Emily Wilson
Jim Czarnecki
Department Leadership Roster
Allen Otto
Director
Christopher Gill
Director of Photography
Emily Wilson
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is On Guard: A Story of American Youth about?
Set in the hallways of Bel Air High School in El Paso, Texas, the documentary follows an all-girl Color Guard team as they balance the pressures of adolescence with the demands of competitive performance. As they prepare for the WGI World Championships, a devastating mass shooting strikes their hometown. In response, the team creates a tribute performance, transforming their sport into an expression of collective grief, pride, and resistance.
Who directed On Guard: A Story of American Youth?
On Guard: A Story of American Youth was directed by Allen Otto.
Who stars in On Guard: A Story of American Youth?
The principal cast of On Guard: A Story of American Youth includes Not specified.
When was On Guard: A Story of American Youth released and how long is it?
On Guard: A Story of American Youth was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for On Guard: A Story of American Youth?
On Guard: A Story of American Youth holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).