Rockport Film Festival is proud to present CHOPS:

CHOPS tells the story of a group of kids with extraordinary musical ability who learn to make the most of their gifts in an acclaimed public school jazz program in Jacksonville, FL.

From their early, squeaky scales to soaring, improvisational solos, we have a front row seat for their fascinating transformation. We’re with them as they stick together and as they fall apart.  And we see up close how the events of their daily lives are expressed in their music.  We follow their musical journey from Florida to New York City, where they compete against the top high school jazz bands in the nation at the prestigious Essentially Ellington Festival.

Win or lose, the Essentially Ellington experience puts them at the threshold of their dream, and reveals the incredible growth they’ve experienced personally and musically.

CHOPS will screen outdoors on Thursday, November 5, starting at 7:30 pm at Rockport Center for the Arts, 902 Navigation Circle, Rockport, Texas.  Thursday evening kicks off the Rockport Film Festival with a Red Carpet Reception featuring live music,  a high-tech silent auction and more, beginning at 6:00 pm. After the reception CHOPS will screen in Rockport Center for the Arts’ Sculpture Garden. Reception tickets are $25 and include admission to one film block.  Block tickets are available for $10 per person, or VIP Festival Passes are available for $50. Only three hours from Austin, Houston, and San Antonio, retreat to Rockport for a weekend!

International in scope but local in Texas flavor, the Rockport Film Festival’s mission is to celebrate independent cinema on the Texas coast. Visit www.rockportfilmfest.com for more details.

*In the event of inclement weather, CHOPS will move indoors to our main screening venue, Main Street Arts, 902 E Main, Rockport, Texas, 78382