BE The Change
Documentary | Series
BE The Change is a three-part documentary series detailing the unique story of Minneapolis North High School. Amidst shutdown due to low attendance, renowned basketball coach and mentor to many, Larry McKenzie, stepped into the head coaching job at North High. Throughout the series we learn how McKenzie was able to be the change in the players’ lives and ultimately help turn the trajectory of the school around.
Trailer - BE The Change
Episode 1 - School History and Fashion
The history of the North High community through first-hand stories (past and present) along with the importance of fashion and basketball at the school. The episode walks through the rise and downfall of the school leading into the entrance of coach Larry McKenzie.
“On a good day, there was 50 kids in the building— in a building that holds 1,700.”
- Mike Shelton
Episode 2 - The Rebound
The rebound of North High following the hiring of head basketball coach, Larry McKenzie.
“For me, it has always been about being the change… being that voice, being that advocate.”
- Larry McKenzie
“This is a good comeback story… North High School is on the rise again. ”
- Kelcey Carlson
Episode 3 - The Basketball Team and Impact
An inside look at the North High basketball team and the obstacles they face as a team and as individuals. We meet a Davon, a player on the team along with going on a team trip to Chicago.
“He even told me at one point, when I was in a difficult living situation, that I could come stay with him…”
- Davon Townley Jr.
“This is not about North High, this is about the North Side!”
- Larry McKenzie
Production Company: Box Films Company
Directors: Zach Roy and John Gordon
Producers: Zach Roy and John Gordon
Executive Producer: Houston White
Director of Photography: Zach Roy
Camera Operators: A-Cam: Zach Roy — B-Cam: John Gordon
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