Most Valuable Players (2009)

In the heart of America, high school sports are often the crowning glory, bathed in the limelight of publicity, scholarships, and abundant funding. Yet in the same corridors, theater enthusiasts labor in the shadows, pouring their hearts into their school musicals, yearning for a sliver of the same recognition. Set against the backdrop of sports-obsessed Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, 'Most Valuable Players' spotlights this unsung world, where an age-old theater evens the playing field with the Freddy Awards. This compelling narrative unfolds, mirroring the intensity of the Tony Awards and the exhilaration of the Super Bowl, as it illuminates the dedication, teamwork, and camaraderie that arts education fosters, much akin to high school sports. The film trails the creative odyssey of three high school theater troupes, each with their hearts set on the grandeur of this annual live television event. 'Most Valuable Players' is more than just a documentary about the Freddy Awards. It is a testament to the unwavering spirit of high school musical theater enthusiasts who, for one night each year, are given the chance to step out of the obscurity and bask in the glow of recognition. This is their moment to shine, in a town where resources are typically channeled towards high school sports, proving that the stage can be just as powerful, if not more, as any sports field. In a world where the scoreboard usually dictates value, 'Most Valuable Players' is a tribute to the unsung heroes who dare to sing a different tune, challenging the norms and shifting the spotlight to the magic of the stage and the power of the arts.

Most Valuable Players is a documentary movie directed by Matthew D. Kallis.

It is possible to buy Most Valuable Players on Amazon Video.