On Guard: A Story of American Youth
2025, English. Directed by Allen Otto.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- 29 July 2025
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On Guard: A Story of American Youth runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
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On Guard: A Story of American Youth is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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On Guard: A Story of American Youth isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
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Who directed On Guard: A Story of American Youth?
On Guard: A Story of American Youth (2025) was directed by Allen Otto.